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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
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As a Senior Engineer on the Location Technology Team, you will design, develop, test, and optimize real-time embedded software for next-generation location solutions on wireless platforms. You will work in a collaborative environment to build multi-threaded architectures involving inter-process communication and various software and firmware interfaces. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with hardware teams to debug issues, partnering with systems teams on digital signal processing and algorithm development, and working with test teams to resolve performance problems. The role requires proficiency in C, assembly, and scripting languages like Python or Perl, alongside experience with RTOS, ARM-based tools like TRACE32, and MATLAB. You will solve complex technical challenges involving GNSS receiver designs, signal acquisition, tracking loops, navigation algorithms, and optimization for memory and power efficiency within the context of mobile wireless technologies.
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