Senior Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 30 days ago $122,500$183,700 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Qualcomm Cellular Technologies Software Engineer at the Engineering Group, you will join a team of experts to design and implement cutting-edge cellular technologies for various products and components. Your primary responsibility will be developing real-time packet processing software for ORAN Fronthaul control plane in a distributed processor architecture involving multiple IUs and hardware acceleration engines. You will also contribute to the ORAN fronthaul specification, ensuring your work aligns with industry standards and customer needs. Ideal candidates have experience in C++, Python, real-time operating systems, and embedded systems, along with familiarity with 5G NR/LTE protocols and Q6 development. This role offers a unique opportunity to innovate within a large-scale technology environment at the forefront of cellular communications.

Skills

C C++ Python RTOS Embedded Systems Multi-threaded Programming 5G NR LTE Q6 Development IU Firmware Development

What you'll do

  • Design and implement real-time packet processing software for ORAN Fronthaul control plane.
  • Develop software for distributed processor architecture with multiple IUs and HW acceleration engines.
  • Contribute to the development of high-quality air interface and modem solutions.
  • Participate in the creation and refinement of ORAN fronthaul specifications.
  • Collaborate on the verification and validation of cellular technologies across various products.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of Software Engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
  • PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with C, C++, Python, real-time operating systems, and embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with multi-threaded programming and distributed processor architecture.
  • Knowledge of Q6 development and IU Firmware development.
  • Understanding of 5G NR/LTE protocols and experience working closely with hardware.

Market check

Salary context

This $122,500–$183,700 range sits above 45% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$198,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000$177,481

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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