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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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As a Wireless Firmware, Staff Engineer within the Cellular Technologies Software group, you will develop and integrate embedded software for advanced features, algorithms, and protocols on new compute, baseband, and RF platforms. You will manage the full development lifecycle to create systems for technology characterization, operator trials, and industry showcases. Your daily work involves optimizing performance and timing constraints in real-time embedded systems while creating high-quality technical documentation like architecture specifications and release notes. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ programming, multi-threading, and OS fundamentals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems involving 5G NR, 802.11, and signal processing algorithms on heterogeneous processors including GPUs and DSPs. This position focuses on the research and development of next-generation wireless technologies, including advanced communication protocols and multi-modal sensing systems.