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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Posted: 85 days ago
Closes: Sep 9, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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As a Staff Application Engineer at Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., you will join the application engineering group supporting next-generation WLAN Gateway platforms for North American carriers, focusing on feature design and implementation to ensure customer success. Your day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing requirements, developing embedded software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting code reviews, and writing technical documentation. You will work extensively with C, C++, Python, and other programming languages while leveraging debugging techniques and tools such as XML/Ethernet sniffers and traffic generators. The role requires expertise in GPON standards like XGS-PON and 50G-PON, familiarity with Open OMCI specs, and proficiency in Linux networking and high-speed packet processing. This position demands strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where you will contribute to large-scale projects that impact carrier networks at significant scale.

Skills

C C++ Python Java Linux XML Ethernet OMCI PLOAM TR-069/USP IPv4 IPv6 JTAG Lauterbach Spirent Ixia Linux Networking Bridge VLAN IGMP High-speed packet processing Device driver development Traffic generators Debugging techniques

What you'll do

Design and implement software modules for next-generation fiber gateway products.
Propose feature designs based on customer requirements and ensure end-to-end functionality.
Develop embedded software applications and specialized utility programs for optimal efficiency.
Conduct code reviews, regression tests, and issue triage to maintain high-quality standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate features and resolve complex issues.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 4+ years of software development experience.
Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python.
Experience with debugging techniques and software application engineering.
Expert knowledge of PON standards including ITU-T G.9807 and G.9804.
Deep understanding of OMCI managed entities and TR-069/USP data models.
Proficiency in Linux networking, IPv4/v6, and high-speed packet processing.

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