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Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $105,269–$156,000 / yr
Posted: 56 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $180k

This role $131k

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This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $152,075–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 660 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $154,000–$231,000 across 429 roles with salary data.

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As a Modem Tech SW Performance Engineer at this leading wireless technology company, you will work closely with the modem development team to design and implement high-performance software for cellular modems, focusing on LTE and 5GNR technologies. Your responsibilities include assisting in the transceiver and HW control implementation of multi-RAT systems, developing models and simulations for component design, and creating test cases to validate designs against industry specifications. You will also construct a software abstraction layer to support various radio hardware configurations and optimize device control transactions for strict timing requirements. Key skills required are proficiency in C/C++, knowledge of RF and WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications, and experience with 3GPP standards. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across ASIC design, firmware, and protocol development to ensure high performance and cost efficiency in modem IP commercialization.

Skills

C C++ Python Linux 3GPP LTE 5GNR Modem Software Wireless WAN RAN Technologies RF Specifications Simulation Tools Test Case Development Protocol Stack Hardware Abstraction Layer Clock Controllers Power Management Multi-RAT Operations Silicon Area Optimization

What you'll do

Assist in the design and implementation of wireless WAN modem air interface RAN technologies software.
Develop models and simulations to design well-defined components for multi-mode modems.
Write test cases to validate modem performance against industry specifications.
Construct a software abstraction layer for various radio hardware configurations.
Design and implement test mode interfaces for RF receive and transmit optimization.
Optimize device control transactions for strict timing requirements in inter-RAT operations.

What we're looking for

Solid engineering fundamentals and understanding of Modem knowledge for Wireless WAN technologies.
Experience in transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software implementation.
Knowledge of RF and WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications to implement multi-mode modem shared resources.
Ability to develop models and simulations for high-performance modem components.
Expertise in designing test cases and writing technical documentation for Modem Tech SW projects.

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