As a Senior Modem Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join the Engineering Group's Modem Software Engineering team to design, implement, and validate wireless WAN software solutions for cellular modems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include integrating and testing system-level features across modem capabilities, analyzing power optimization issues, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to commercialize QCT products. You will work on next-generation technologies like 5G NR and emerging 6G standards, applying AI/ML techniques to enhance power analysis and optimization. Preferred skills include advanced knowledge of digital communications, experience with real-time operating systems, proficiency in Python or similar languages, and familiarity with wireless test equipment. This role requires a strong background in software engineering, embedded systems, and telecommunications, with an emphasis on optimizing system performance and stability while balancing power consumption.
Skills
Python
AI/ML
LLMs
5G NR
LTE
6G
IP
TCP
RTOS
Multi-threaded Architectures
Keysight
R&S
Anritsu
Embedded Power Architecture
Power Grid Analysis
Power Measurement Techniques
What you'll do
Design and implement modem stack software for 5G NR and LTE Advanced technologies.
Analyze and optimize system performance with a focus on power efficiency and thermal characteristics.
Integrate and test system-level features across various modem capabilities to support commercialization.
Debug issues related to power optimization, ensuring stability and performance balance.
Recommend and prototype algorithmic improvements for modem power optimization features.
Apply AI/ML techniques to enhance power analysis and feature integration processes.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of Software Engineering experience.
Master's degree in a relevant field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Embedded Software experience.
Advanced understanding of digital communications, RF propagation, and telecommunications concepts.
Experience with 5G NR, LTE technologies, and interest in emerging 6G standards.
Basic programming ability in Python or similar languages; familiarity with real-time operating systems.
Knowledge of air interface performance analysis and optimization techniques.
Effective communication skills for collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Market check
Salary context
This
$122,500–$183,700
range sits above
52%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$115,500–$189,875
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$181,506
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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