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Based on 240 similar postings.
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Listed pay typically runs
$147,900–$221,900
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The Senior Wireless S/W Engineer joins the Modem Systems Software team to develop low-level firmware and protocol software for cellular connectivity across smartphones, automotive, and IoT platforms. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing real-time embedded software for the modem subsystem, specifically focusing on performant C/C++ code running on DSP and Arm cores. Key responsibilities include managing protocol layers, device drivers, and RTOS-level components while pioneering AI-native development practices. You will build and maintain AI-assisted tooling for code review, test synthesis, and crash triage using LLMs and agentic workflows. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and operating system concepts like scheduling and memory management within resource-constrained environments.