Modem Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $109,400–$164,200 / yr
Posted: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Mar 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Modem Software Engineer

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Modem Software Engineer joins the Data / Networking software team to contribute to the design, development, and commercialization of software solutions for Wireless Modem and Broadband technologies. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software across networking and platform layers, including connectivity protocols and system services. Key responsibilities include debugging complex technical issues, performing on-target and off-target kernel debugging, and participating in the full software development lifecycle. Candidates must possess strong programming skills in C/C++, a solid understanding of networking fundamentals like TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, and DNS, and experience with Linux-based systems. The work focuses on developing scalable networking solutions and low-level hardware programming to power next-generation connected devices and mobile products while ensuring high standards of quality, maintainability, and performance.

Skills

C C++ Linux TCP/IP IPv4 IPv6 DHCP DNS Wi-Fi Embedded Software Kernel Debugging CI/CD Agile Version Control Systems Unit Testing Software Development Lifecycle

What you'll do

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software for networking and platform layers.
Debug and resolve complex technical issues using structured problem-solving and data-driven analysis.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle including coding, unit testing, and validation.
Conduct code reviews to ensure high standards of quality, scalability, and maintainability.
Perform on-target and off-target development and Kernel debugging using standard embedded tools.
Analyze problem reports to reproduce and deliver robust fixes for customer and field issues.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong programming skills in C/C++ or similar system-level programming languages (preferred).
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols such as TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, and Wi-Fi (preferred).
Experience with Linux-based systems and embedded software development environments (preferred).
Proven analytical and debugging skills to resolve moderately complex technical issues (preferred).
Familiarity with software development lifecycle tools, version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies (preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication skills for global collaboration (preferred).
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing priorities (preferred).

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Rome, NY 68 days ago

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