Sr Wireless Systems Engineer
About The Position
Over the past 40 years, the Systems Research Department of Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s Wireless Research and Development has conceived key innovations in wireless communication systems, including 3G CDMA, 4G LTE, 5G NR, and Wi‑Fi 802.11, and is now driving the evolution toward 6G. We are seeking innovative engineers who develop a deep understanding of complex problems through thoughtful, data‑driven analysis and then shepherd solutions from the lab to real‑world deployment. This role focuses on end‑to‑end system design, standardization, and performance optimization for cellular technologies, with increasing emphasis on AI/ML‑driven wireless innovation. The candidate will contribute to the research, design, and development of advanced wireless features across the PHY, MAC, and network layers, including system modeling, algorithm design, and standardization contributions within 3GPP.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- Strong background in wireless communications and signal processing
- Deep understanding of cellular systems (LTE, NR) and 3GPP standards
- Experience with system-level design, simulation, and performance analysis
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or equivalent tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals
- Experience applying AI/ML to wireless communications or networking problems
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science)
Responsibilities
- Research, design, and develop advanced wireless communication systems for 6G
- Design and optimize PHY/MAC layer algorithms, system architectures, and protocols
- Perform system-level modeling, simulations, and performance evaluations
- Develop and apply AI/ML algorithms for wireless communication systems
- Contribute to 3GPP standardization efforts (RAN1, RAN2, RAN4)
- Develop technical proposals, simulation studies, and supporting documentation
- Analyze standards specifications and translate them into system designs
- Collaborate across teams to drive innovations from concept to commercialization
Benefits
- competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- opportunity for annual RSU grants
- competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
