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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will join the software engineering team to independently plan, design, develop, and validate real-time embedded software for wireless chipsets. Your daily responsibilities include developing and debugging firmware, managing communication protocols, and integrating systems within an embedded RTOS environment. You will also identify and implement tools to improve development processes while providing technical input on project planning and requirements to support application engineers. The role involves creating engineering documentation for intellectual property and participating in design reviews. You will work specifically with technologies including 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI features within the wireless chipset domain. Key skills required include expertise in microcontroller firmware, platform development, and debugging on-target systems to solve complex problems related to modern mobile communication technologies and integrated hardware platforms.