Software Engineer

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA
•$109,400 - $164,200

About The Position

The Wireless R&D group is focused on developing a Test Base Station (TBS) for verification of QCT mobile chipset functionality. We are seeking a software engineer for an exciting opportunity to collaborate in the implementation and verification of complex wireless systems. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse, experienced team developing cutting edge features for 5G and 6G wireless technologies for the 5G/6G TBS product. Sophisticated multi-thread software is written in C++ and implemented as a Linux service. Fast paced development is supported by Continuous Integration processes and systems.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in SW design and development with the C++ programming language, or strong C programming with familiarity in object-oriented concepts
  • Experience with the full software development life cycle
  • Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G specifications. Acumen to read and understand the 3GPP specifications and translate them to requirements
  • Familiarity with developing and working in a Linux environment
  • Knowledge of multi-core, multi-threaded programming, and associated OS concepts
  • Familiarity with industry-standard software development and debugging tools (IDEs, build systems, git, gdb).
  • Familiarity with AI based tools/agentic workflows to improve work productivity
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional distributed teams

Nice To Haves

  • Hands-on experience in designing and developing LTE/5G L2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) or RAN software
  • Experience with real-time scheduling, DPDP, or performance tuning on multi-core platforms.
  • Familiarity with modern C++ (17/20/23)
  • Experience with hands-on Python is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Own 5G/6G Radio Access Network (RAN) Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) responsibilities
  • Drive 3GPP 5G/6G feature development from specification through commercialization
  • Design and develop L2 functionality, including DL and UL channel configuration, data-plane and call flows
  • Implement and optimize fixed and dynamic DL and UL channel schedulers, data-plane paths
  • Interface with NodeB Layer 3 (RRC) and Layer 1 (PHY) components
  • Develop real-time-sensitive, multi-core, and multi-threaded software for the NodeB
  • Debug, profile, and optimize software for latency, throughput, and reliability on the target platform

Benefits

  • competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • highly competitive benefits package
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