Software Engineer - Modem

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$104,000–$156,000 / yr
Posted
66 days ago
Closes
Oct 7, 2026

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Below market

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Similar $167k
This role $130k
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer - Modem

As a Qualcomm Modem Technology Software Engineer at the Engineering Group within Modem Technologies Software, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement high-quality wireless WAN modem software, focusing on Radio Access Network technologies such as LTE and 5GNR according to industry standards like 3GPP. Your daily tasks include assisting in the development of transceiver and HW control software, creating models and simulations for multi-mode modems, and developing test cases to ensure compliance with specifications. You will also contribute to the documentation and feature descriptions for modem technology projects, ensuring that the final product meets industry and customer requirements while maintaining optimal performance and cost efficiency. This role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python, along with a strong background in computer architecture and embedded systems, ideally gained through experience in wireless or semiconductor industries.

What you'll do

  • Designs and implements Wireless WAN modem air interface RAN technologies software.
  • Assists in the transceiver and HW control software implementation for multi-RAT modems.
  • Develops models and simulations to design components of a multi-mode modem.
  • Writes test cases to validate modem designs against industry specifications.
  • Collaborates on developing high-performance, cost-effective modem IP solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python) and embedded systems.
  • Minimum 6 months of WWAN modem development specific experience.
  • Experience in wireless, semiconductor, and/or embedded software industry.
  • Assists in the design and implementation of multi-RAT transceiver and HW control software.
  • Develops test cases to validate modem against specifications and writes technical documentation.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance and cost-effective modem IP.

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