Data Networking Software

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group  Modem Software Engineering General

Summary:

Qualcomm is looking for a highly motivated Embedded Systems Software Engineer to join our Data / Networking software team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge software solutions across Wireless Broadband and Automotive Telematics technologies . You will work closely with cross-functional teams ( WiFi, Ethernet, Platform ) to deliver high-quality, scalable software that powers next-generation connected devices and services.

You will get opportunities to work on different Middle wares like RDK-B, prplOS, Open Sync as well as broader Mobile Broadband OS’s like Linux Yocto and OpenWRT.This position offers an opportunity to work on complex networking systems, gain deep technical expertise in embedded and platform software, and contribute to products deployed at global scale.

Job Responsibilities Design, develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software across networking and platform layers, including connectivity protocols, system services, and embedded software stack.

Debug and resolve moderately complex technical issues using structured problem-solving and data-driven analysis techniques.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (System engineering, test, and customer-facing teams) to ensure successful feature delivery and timely issue resolution

Participate in the full software development lifecycle , including design, coding, unit testing, integration, and validation.

Conduct code reviews and adhere to established software development processes , ensuring high standards of quality, scalability, and maintainability

Perform on‑target and off‑target development and Linux Kernel debugging , using standard embedded debug tools and techniques to diagnose and resolve functional, performance, and stability issues.

Support customer and field issues by analyzing problem reports, reproducing issues, and delivering robust fixes while balancing product schedules and quality requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years of prior work experience preferred.

Strong programming skills in C/C++ or similar system-level programming languages.

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, Wi-Fi, VLAN, etc).

Experience with Linux-based systems and embedded software development environments.

Proven analytical and debugging skills with the ability to resolve moderately complex technical issues.

Familiarity with software development lifecycle tools, version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Experience with Mobile Broadband middleware’s like RDK-B, prpl

Ware, Open Sync and other full OS’s like OpenWRT is highly desirable.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global development environment.

Ability to quickly learn new technologies, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute across multiple technical domains.

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