Software Engineer - Modem

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$104,000–$156,000 / yr
Posted
44 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 25, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k
This role $130k
$91k most similar roles pay here $229k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $136,668–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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.

Qualcomm currently has 623 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 603 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer - Modem

Software Engineer - Modem As part of the Modem Technologies Software team, the Software Engineer - Modem will design, implement, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN air interface Radio technologies software. The role involves defining modem IP architecture, RFFE design, HW APIs, core systems algorithms, and determining appropriate HW/SW/co-processor architectures. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software for multi-RAT systems based on 3GPP LTE and 5GNR specifications. The candidate will develop models and simulations to design components, create test cases to validate designs against specifications, and write technical documentation. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, or Python, along with expertise in computer architecture, embedded systems, and RF or WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications. This role focuses on optimizing modem IP for high performance regarding throughput, latency, and power consumption while managing silicon area and code size.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, implement, verify, and validate Wireless WAN modem air interface technologies software.
  • Implement transceiver, hardware control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software based on 3GPP LTE and 5GNR specifications.
  • Apply RF and WWAN L1/L2/L3 knowledge to implement shared resources for multi-mode modems.
  • Develop models and simulations to design well-defined modem components.
  • Create test cases to verify designs and validate the modem against industry specifications.
  • Write technical documentation and feature descriptions for Modem Technology Software projects.
  • Optimize modem IP for high performance in throughput, latency, power consumption, and cost efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • 1+ year of experience with programming (C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.
  • 1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor, and/or embedded software industry experience.
  • 6+ months of WWAN modem development specific experience.

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