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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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As a Modem Software Engineer on the Data/Networking software team, you will contribute to the design, development, and commercialization of software solutions for Wireless Modem and Broadband technologies. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize networking solutions for mobile products while programming low-level hardware and managing embedded software across networking and platform layers. Your daily responsibilities include participating in the full software development lifecycle, performing on-target and off-target kernel debugging, conducting code reviews, and resolving complex technical issues through data-driven analysis. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ and system-level programming, a solid understanding of networking fundamentals like TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, and DNS, and experience with Linux-based systems. You will address critical challenges in connectivity protocols and system services to ensure high-quality, scalable performance for next-generation connected devices and services.