Embedded Software Engineer (QGOV Division) - (Top Secret Clearance Highly Desired)

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Embedded Software Engineer (QGOV Division) - (Top Secret Clearance Highly Desired)
Location: San Diego, CA or Boulder, CO
About QGOV
Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) partners with U.S. government agencies to deliver cutting-edge wireless solutions that meet mission-critical needs. We specialize in secure, high-performance technologies that leverage Qualcomm’s leadership in mobile innovation.
Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance which requires US Citizenship.
Position Summary
We are seeking versatile Embedded Software Engineers to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in embedded software development and cellular technologies. A comprehensive understanding of 4-5G modem stack layers, including L1, L2, RRC, and MAC is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with government or defense-related wireless systems.
• Knowledge of 3GPP specifications and modem architecture.
• Experience with DSP programming and hardware/software co-design.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems and wireless modem development.
• Strong hands-on experience with 5G modem stack layers
• Proficiency in C/C++ and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with debugging tools, JTAG, and protocol analyzers.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and government standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for 4-5G modem systems.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate modem features into secure government platforms.
• Analyze and debug complex issues across the modem stack (L1/L2/RRC/MAC).
• Contribute to architecture decisions and system-level design.
• Support system bring-up, integration, and validation in lab and field environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees