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: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer

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The Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer joins the Software Engineering group to lead the design, development, and validation of real-time embedded software. This role involves synthesizing ambiguous requirements to develop drivers, firmware, and communication protocols for wireless chipsets. The engineer will perform integration, debugging, and testing within embedded RTOS environments and on-target development platforms. Key responsibilities include identifying tools to improve software processes, creating technical specifications for intellectual property, and providing project planning input to application engineers. The position requires expertise in 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and three years of experience. The work focuses on solving complex technical problems for wireless chipset platforms and communication protocols.

Skills

Embedded Software RTOS Microcontroller Firmware Driver Development 3G 4G 5G AI Communication Protocols Embedded Systems Debugging Validation Technical Specifications on target development

What you'll do

Design, develop, integrate, test, and debug real-time embedded software and firmware.
Develop and debug platforms for wireless chipsets supporting 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies.
Implement tools and processes to continually improve the software development lifecycle.
Provide technical input to project planning and timescales for customer requirements.
Create engineering documentation for intellectual property and prepare technical specifications.
Communicate and implement development plans during design reviews and project meetings.

What we're looking for

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience in a related occupation.
Experience in design, driver development, integration, test, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded software.
Experience with embedded RTOS environments, embedded systems, and embedded microcontroller firmware.
Experience with communication protocols and platforms for wireless chipsets including 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies.
Ability to develop and debug platforms in addition to on-target development.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement tools and processes to improve the software development process.
Ability to create engineering documentation for intellectual property and prepare technical specifications and requirements.

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