Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$137,042–$202,200 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 7, 2027

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Below market

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This role $170k
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TL;DR · Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer

As a Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will join the software engineering team to lead the design, development, integration, testing, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded software. You will work within an embedded RTOS environment to develop firmware for microcontrollers and communication protocols on wireless chipsets supporting 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies. Your daily responsibilities include synthesizing ambiguous requirements, creating technical specifications for intellectual property, and identifying tools to improve development processes. You will also provide support to Software Application Engineers regarding project planning and customer issues while actively participating in design reviews. The role requires expertise in embedded systems and platform debugging. You will solve complex problems related to wireless chipset features and infrastructure by managing the full lifecycle of software development for advanced mobile communication technologies.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, integrate, test, and debug real-time embedded software for wireless chipsets.
  • Develop firmware for microcontrollers and manage communication protocols across 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies.
  • Perform on-target development and debugging of embedded systems and RTOS environments.
  • Identify and implement tools and processes to improve the software development lifecycle.
  • Provide technical input to Software Application Engineers regarding customer issues and project planning.
  • Create engineering documentation for intellectual property and prepare technical specifications.
  • Participate in design reviews and communicate implementation plans during project meetings.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Three years of experience in a related occupation.
  • Experience in design, development, integration, testing, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded software.
  • Expertise in embedded RTOS environments, embedded systems, and microcontroller firmware.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols and platforms for wireless chipsets (3G, 4G, 5G, AI).
  • Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement tools and processes to improve the software development process.
  • Ability to create engineering documentation, technical specifications, and requirements.

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