Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $137,187–$193,900 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Dec 21, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $166k

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TL;DR · Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer

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As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., you will independently design and develop real-time embedded software for wireless chipsets, focusing on features enabled by 3G, 4G, 5G, AI, and other emerging technologies. Your day-to-day responsibilities include driver development, integration, testing, debugging, and validation in an RTOS environment, as well as creating engineering documentation and technical specifications. You will work closely with Software Application Engineers to support customer issues and requirements, contributing to project planning and timescales. The role requires expertise in C++, assembly language, algorithms, and Android, with a strong focus on embedded systems, microcontroller firmware, and communication protocols. This position demands experience in developing platforms for wireless chipsets and improving software development processes through tool and process implementation.

Skills

C++ Python Assembly Language RTOS Docker Git CI/CD PostgreSQL SQLite Linux Android AWS Kubernetes Terraform 5G 3G 4G AI Modem Software Engineering DSP Architecture

What you'll do

Designs and develops real-time embedded software for wireless chipsets.
Integrates and tests communication protocols in 3G, 4G, 5G environments.
Debugs platforms and performs on-target development of firmware.
Implements tools to improve the efficiency of the software development process.
Supports customer issues by providing technical input to project planning.

What we're looking for

4+ years of experience in embedded software development and driver development.
Proficiency in C++ and other programming languages for real-time embedded systems.
Experience with 3G, 4G, 5G, AI technologies in wireless chipsets.
Strong debugging skills for platforms and on-target development environments.
Ability to develop and implement tools to improve software development processes.
Creates technical documentation and specifications for intellectual property.

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