Embedded Software Engineer

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

13d • $103,600 - $155,400

About The Position

Qualcomm Research (QR) is at the forefront of enabling the next generation (6G) of wireless technology. This involves developing research-grade prototypes and early-stage platforms for advancements in RF, baseband, communication protocols, and algorithms. The division also focuses on User Experience (UX) technologies for XR, AI-powered communications, agentic AI, and robotics; multi-modal sensing using RF, vision, and maps; and system architectures to meet and drive industry standards. The prototypes and platforms are end-to-end systems designed for technology characterization, demonstration, performance improvement, leveraging open-source libraries, and pre-commercial trials with industry partners. This role requires advanced software development across various domains, layers, and platforms.

The team is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and integrate embedded software for advanced algorithms and standardized/standards-proposed protocols, primarily on general-purpose compute servers situated above RF and baseband. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating features to meet the division's objectives within a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment. Successful candidates will be creative, enthusiastic innovators skilled in researching new technologies and implementing software and tools for cutting-edge research and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming, and Object-oriented software design and development.
• Understanding of multi-threading, OS fundamentals.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas and work status (estimates, risks, dependencies) clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively across teams in a fast-paced, collaborative and diverse software engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering OR 2 years of work experience in an Embedded Software Engineering field.
• Familiarity in debugging using tools such as gdb, perf, etc., doing log-analysis to determine root cause.
• Experience analyzing and optimizing CPU utilization, latency, and throughput.
• Experience with distributed systems, client-server architectures, or cloud/edge computing.
• Experience developing or integrating end-to-end applications.
• Knowledge of network protocols, wireless systems, QoS frameworks, protocols such as 5G NR, LTE, and 802.11.
• Aptitude to seek and adopt productivity enhancement processes/tools (AI-based & other) on top of a strong foundation of technical and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software across the full development lifecycle, with work output targeting technology characterization, operator trials, demos, and industry showcases.
• Interact with system architects to understand high-level system design and requirements, and subsequently synthesize software designs.
• Contribute to technical design and reviews, providing engineering input on architecture, design trade-offs, schedules, and risk areas.
• Perform on-target and off-target development and debugging, using standard embedded debug tools and techniques to diagnose and resolve functional, performance, and stability issues.
• Optimize performance and timing constraints in real-time embedded systems.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including design descriptions, architecture specifications, usage, and release notes.
• Contribute to subsystem-level integration and testing, gaining a broader and deeper understanding of the overall system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system architects, baseband and RF SW engineers, and test engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level