#Sr. Software Engineer, Networking Software Systems

Qualcomm•Santa Clara, CA

3d•$129,300 - $193,900

About The Position

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces. Work as part of a networking and wireless engineering team on tasks that consistently push the boundaries of performance, intelligence, and scalability. You will be working on advanced networking protocols, WiFi wireless systems, AI/ML-based traffic optimization, Linux-based data path solutions, and other features across our wireless access point and connectivity platforms. You will tackle challenges related to secure and high-performance wireless connectivity, intelligent network management, and the integration of AI/ML into real-world networking systems. If designing the intelligent, high-performance networks of the future excites you, then we share a common goal.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in software feature development with a focus on networking, wireless technologies using C and C++ programming languages.
Understanding of Linux kernel internals and hands-on experience with low-level kernel programming, including writing and modifying network device drivers.
Solid knowledge of core networking protocols including TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/ARP/DHCP, and familiarity with the Linux network stack.

Nice To Haves

Experience with WiFi/wireless LAN protocols and Ethernet device drivers is highly desirable.
Hands-on experience developing and integrating AI/ML models and algorithms for networking applications is a strong plus.
Knowledge of L2/L3/L4 packet forwarding schemes such as bridging/routing/OpenVSwitch/DPDK/VPP would help you stand out from others.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions.
Obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
Work on advanced networking protocols, WiFi wireless systems, AI/ML-based traffic optimization, Linux-based data path solutions, and other features across wireless access point and connectivity platforms.
Tackle challenges related to secure and high-performance wireless connectivity, intelligent network management, and the integration of AI/ML into real-world networking systems.