Staff Tech Modem Software RF Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$169,178–$232,600 / yr
Posted
50 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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TL;DR · Staff Tech Modem Software RF Engineer

JOB TITLE: Staff Tech Modem Software RF Engineer The Staff Tech Modem Software RF Engineer joins the Modem Technologies Software team to lead the design, implementation, and commercialization of Wireless WAN modem air interface RAN technologies. This role involves working on modem access stratum and RF software design, optimizations, and algorithms while collaborating with the RFFE team to define modem IP architecture, HW APIs, and core systems algorithms. The engineer will implement multi-RAT software from 3GPP specifications, specifically focusing on mmWave technology for 5G wireless Radio Access Technology. Key responsibilities include developing models, code, and simulations to balance throughput, latency, and power consumption. The position requires expertise in RF and WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications, as well as developing automation test frameworks to verify performance across various RFFE modules.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, verify, and validate Wireless WAN modem air interface RAN technologies software.
  • Develop modem access stratum and RF software designs, optimizations, and algorithms.
  • Define modem IP architecture, RFFE design, HW APIs, and core systems algorithms.
  • Implement multi-RAT transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software from 3GPP specifications.
  • Develop models, code, and simulations to weigh tradeoffs against loosely defined requirements.
  • Lead and develop automation test frameworks to verify functionality and performance of RFFE modules.
  • Analyze mmWave performance big data to improve product throughput, latency, and power consumption.
  • 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 years of experience in a related occupation.
  • Advanced knowledge of RF and/or WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications.
  • Experience implementing multi-RAT software from 3GPP industry specifications, specifically LTE and 5GNR.
  • Experience with transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software implementation.
  • Experience with mmWave technology from 3GPP industry specifications in 5G wireless Radio Access Technology.
  • Ability to develop models, code, and simulations to weigh tradeoffs against loosely defined requirements.
  • Ability to lead and develop automation test frameworks to verify functionality and performance of RFFE modules.

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