Software Engineer; San Diego, Boulder

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group  Cellular Technologies Software General

Summary:

The Wireless R&D group is focused on developing a Test Base Station (TBS) for verification of QCT mobile chipset functionality. We are seeking a software engineer for an exciting opportunity to collaborate in the implementation and verification of complex wireless systems. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse, experienced team developing cutting edge features for 5G and 6G wireless technologies for the 5G/6G TBS product.

Sophisticated multi-thread software is written in C++ and implemented as a Linux service. Fast paced development is supported by Continuous Integration processes and systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities Own 5G/6G Radio Access Network (RAN) Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) responsibilities

Drive 3

GPP 5G/6G feature development from specification through commercialization

Design and develop L2 functionality, including DL and UL channel configuration, data-plane and call flows

Implement and optimize fixed and dynamic DL and UL channel schedulers, data-plane paths

Interface with NodeB Layer 3 (RRC) and Layer 1 (PHY) components

Develop real-time-sensitive, multi-core, and multi-threaded software for the NodeBDebug, profile, and optimize software for latency, throughput, and reliability on the target platform

Required Skills2+ years of experience in SW design and development with the C++ programming language, or strong C programming with familiarity in object-oriented concepts

Experience with the full software development life cycle

Familiarity with 3

GPP 4G/5G specifications. Acumen to read and understand the 3

GPP specifications and translate them to requirements

Familiarity with developing and working in a Linux environment

Knowledge of multi-core, multi-threaded programming, and associated OS concepts

Familiarity with industry-standard software development and debugging tools (IDEs, build systems, git, gdb).Familiarity with AI based tools/agentic workflows to improve work productivity

Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional distributed teams

Preferred Skills Hands-on experience in designing and developing LTE/5G L2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) or RAN software

Experience with real-time scheduling, DPDK, or performance tuning on multi-core platforms.

Familiarity with modern C++ (17/20/23)

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