Sr Wireless Systems Engineer

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s Systems Research Department (Wireless Research & Development) designs and prototypes next-generation wireless communication systems, building on innovations spanning 3G CDMA, 4G LTE, 5G NR, and Wi‑Fi 802.11. We are seeking innovative systems engineers who use thoughtful, data-driven analysis to develop end-to-end solutions across layers and disciplines, and who can shepherd those solutions from the lab to real-world technologies and products.

Requirements

Experience in digital/wireless communications (e.g., information theory, coding theory, signal processing, optimization, AI).
Demonstrated ability to design communications simulation tools
Strong programming skills in C/C++/MATLAB/Python
Familiarity with Windows and Linux computing platforms.
Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with: 3GPP or IEEE standards
RAN (LTE/NR/WLAN) protocol design
Modem algorithms design
Interference and mobility management
Neural network model design and training
Data-driven design
Perception technologies (e.g., 6DoF, IMU and visual processing)
Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Hugging Face).
Solid understanding of deep learning theory, linear algebra, statistics, (statistical) signal processing, information theory, optimization, and wireless communications.

Responsibilities

Participate in and contribute to research systems engineering for the evolution of 5G, 6G, and Wi‑Fi radio technologies, end-to-end systems solutions, and cross-layer optimizations for wearables, automotive, robotics, and industrial applications.
Conduct research on system architecture, protocols, virtualization, XR, agentic/physical AI, AI-native wireless, security, perception technologies, sensor fusion, and on-device/distributed/cloud computing.
Perform theoretical analysis, simulation, and prototyping
Actively participate in design and review sessions.
Contribute to Qualcomm’s IP portfolio and provide systems support for research testbeds.
Participate in working groups of standards organizations including IEEE, 3GPP, ETSI, ORAN and others.