Sr Wireless Systems Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group  Cellular Technologies General

Summary:

Over the past 40 years, the Systems Research Department of Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s Wireless Research and Development has conceived key innovations in wireless communication systems, including 3G CDMA, 4G LTE, 5G , and Wi‑Fi 802.11, and is now driving the evolution toward 6G. We are seeking innovative engineers who develop a deep understanding of complex problems through thoughtful, data‑driven analysis and then shepherd solutions from the lab to real‑world deployment.

This role focuses on end‑to‑end system design, standardization, and performance optimization for cellular technologies, with increasing emphasis on AI/ML‑driven wireless innovation. The candidate will contribute to the research, design, and development of advanced wireless features across the PHY, MAC, and network layers, including system modeling, algorithm design, and standardization contributions within 3

GPP.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

ORMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

ORPhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Wireless Systems Design & Development Research, design, and develop advanced wireless communication systems for 6GDesign and optimize PHY/MAC layer algorithms, system architectures, and protocols

Perform system-level modeling, simulations, and performance evaluations

Develop and apply AI/ML algorithms for wireless communication systems, including

Standardization & Technology Innovation Contribute to 3

GPP standardization efforts (RAN1, RAN2, RAN4)
Develop technical proposals, simulation studies, and supporting documentation

Analyze standards specifications and translate them into system designs

Collaborate across teams to drive innovations from concept to commercialization

Required Skills Strong background in wireless communications and signal processing

Deep understanding of cellular systems (LTE, ) and 3

GPP standards

Experience with system-level design, simulation, and performance analysis

Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or equivalent tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals

Experience applying AI/ML to wireless communications or networking problems

Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science)
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