Wireless Firmware Engineer
Qualcomm
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This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$231,075 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $198k for comparable roles.
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has 575 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $147,900–$221,900 across 550 roles with salary data.
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The Wireless Senior Firmware Engineer joins the Cellular Technologies Software team within the Qualcomm Research division to drive next-generation 6G wireless research. You will design, develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software across the full development lifecycle, focusing on technology characterization, operator trials, and industry showcases. Daily responsibilities include optimizing performance and timing constraints in real-time embedded systems, creating technical documentation, and collaborating with baseband, RF, and hardware engineers. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ programming, multi-threading, and OS fundamentals. You will work on complex problems involving 5G NR and 802.11 systems, implementing signal processing algorithms on heterogeneous processors like GPUs and DSPs. This position involves bringing up new hardware platforms and developing device drivers to enable transformative experiences in XR, AI-powered communications, and robotics.
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