Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$136,893–$202,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 13, 2027

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Below market

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This role $170k
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer

The Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer joins the software engineering team to lead the design, development, integration, testing, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded software. This individual manages complex responsibilities including developing microcontroller firmware, communication protocols, and platforms for wireless chipsets featuring 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies. Day-to-day tasks involve identifying and implementing tools to improve development processes, creating technical specifications for intellectual property, and providing support to Software Application Engineers regarding project planning and customer requirements. The role requires expertise in embedded RTOS environments and on-target development. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and have three years of experience. This position focuses on solving technical challenges within wireless chipset platforms and ensuring robust performance across various mobile communication technologies and integrated systems.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, integrate, test, and debug real-time embedded software and firmware for wireless chipsets.
  • Develop and debug platforms using both on-target and off-target development methods.
  • Implement communication protocols and features for 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies.
  • Identify and implement tools and processes to improve the software development lifecycle.
  • Provide technical input to Software Application Engineers regarding project planning and customer requirements.
  • Create engineering documentation for intellectual property and prepare technical specifications.
  • Participate in design reviews and project meetings to communicate and execute development plans.

What we're looking for

  • A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is accepted.
  • Candidates must have three years of experience in a related occupation.
  • Experience in design, driver development, integration, test, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded software is required.
  • Experience with embedded RTOS environments, embedded systems, and microcontroller firmware is required.
  • Proficiency in communication protocols and platforms for wireless chipsets (3G, 4G, 5G, AI) is required.
  • Ability to develop and debug platforms both on target and off target is required.
  • Ability to create engineering documentation, technical specifications, and requirements is required.

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