Software Engineer - Modem
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Software Development
Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Computer Science, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Modem Technologies Software
Summary:
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Modem Technology Software Engineer, you will design, implement, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN (or cellular) modem air interface Radio technologies software to define and guide the modem IP architecture, RFFE design, HW APIs, core systems algorithms, and the right HW/SW/co-processor architecture.
Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a cost effective, high quality, and high capability modem IP that meets industry and customer requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 1+ year of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.
- 1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor and/or embedded software industry experience.
- 6+ months of WWAN modem development specific experience.
- Applies Modem knowledge to assist in the design, implementation, verification, validation, and commercialization of Wireless WAN (or cellular) modem air interface RAN technologies software.
- Assists in the transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software implementation of a multi‑RAT (Radio Access Technology) from industry specifications (most notably 3
GPP with LTE and 5
GNR). - Applies knowledge of RF and/or WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications to assist in the implementation of the shared resources of a multi‑mode modem.
- Assists in the development of models and simulations to design a well‑defined component.
- Collaborates with team members to develop a modem IP that meets industry and customer requirements with high performance (e.g., throughput, latency, power consumption) and acceptable cost (e.g., silicon area, calibration complexity, code size).
- Develops test cases to test/verify design for a well‑defined component to validate modem against specifications.
- Writes technical documentation and feature descriptions for Modem Tech SW projects.
- Works under supervision.
- Decision‑making affects direct area of work and/or work group.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.
- Tasks consist of a limited number of steps and can be referenced using directions or manuals.
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EEO
Employer:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
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In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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