Wireless Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$114,500–$171,700 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 17, 2027

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Below market

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TL;DR · Wireless Software Engineer

The #Wireless S/w Engineer joins the Modem Technologies Software team to design, develop, and optimize real-time embedded software for the modem subsystem. Working close to the metal, the engineer writes performant C/C++ code for DSP and Arm cores across cellular protocol layers, device drivers, and RTOS-level components. Key responsibilities include implementing multi-RAT software from 3GPP specifications, managing end-to-end feature delivery, and debugging complex multi-layer issues on target hardware. A core focus of this AI-native role is pioneering development workflows using LLMs, code-generation agents, and automated test synthesis to accelerate debugging and delivery. The position requires expertise in computer architecture, embedded systems, and wireless protocols to solve high-performance challenges regarding throughput, latency, and power consumption within complex firmware environments.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and optimize real-time embedded modem software for protocol layers, drivers, and platform services.
  • Write performant C/C++ code for DSP and Arm cores while meeting strict latency, memory, and power constraints.
  • Own end-to-end feature delivery including requirements, architecture, implementation, unit testing, and on-target bring-up.
  • Integrate AI coding agents and LLM-based tools into daily workflows to accelerate development and debugging cycles.
  • Build and maintain AI-assisted tooling for code review, static analysis, and automated crash triage.
  • Debug and root-cause complex multi-layer issues on target hardware using logs, traces, and RAM dumps.
  • Implement multi-RAT software from industry specifications, specifically focusing on 3GPP LTE and 5GNR standards.
  • Develop test cases and simulations to validate modem components against performance and cost requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • 1+ year of experience with programming in C, C++, or Python (preferred).
  • 1+ year of experience with computer architecture or embedded systems (preferred).
  • 1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor, and/or embedded software industry experience (preferred).
  • 6+ months of WWAN modem development specific experience (preferred).
  • Ability to design and optimize real-time embedded software for modem subsystems under strict latency, memory, and power constraints.
  • Ability to leverage and build AI-assisted development workflows, including LLM-based code review and automated test synthesis.

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