Sr.) Embedded Software Engineer - Technology

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Are you excited by the opportunity to work on Location / GNSS / GPS technologies that are used by millions of people worldwide? Qualcomm's Location Technology Team is looking for highly motivated embedded software engineers to design and deliver next‑generation location solutions for wireless platforms of the future.

• Design, develop, review, and maintain real‑time embedded software in C and assembly language
• Develop software within a multi‑threaded architecture, including inter‑process communication and multiple SW/FW interfaces
• Collaborate with hardware teams to verify hardware features and debug hardware‑related issues
• Collaborate with systems teams on algorithm development, digital signal processing, and implementation
• Work closely with test teams to diagnose and resolve system‑level functional and performance issues
• Contribute to software architecture, system design discussions, and development methodology
• Optimize software for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 3–5 years of experience designing, developing, and debugging medium to large‑scale real‑time embedded systems
• Strong programming experience in C
• Solid understanding of real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and multi‑threaded software design
• Experience with ARM‑based development and debugging tools (e.g., TRACE
  32)
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and adherence to sound development processes
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and understand end‑to‑end system goals
• Background in digital signal processing
• Understanding of GNSS receiver concepts and operation
• Experience with GNSS measurement engine receiver design
• Hands‑on experience with GNSS signal acquisition and tracking, including acquisition and tracking loops
• Familiarity with GNSS navigation algorithms, state machines, and optimization techniques
• Knowledge of WWAN technologies (WCDMA, LTE, 5G) or other communication protocols
• Experience with MATLAB, and/or scripting languages such as Python or Perl
• Experience in MIPS profiling, memory optimization, and power optimization
• Self‑driven, fast learner with a passion for innovative and scalable software solutions

Pay range: $ - $. Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. Additional information can be found at our accessibility resources. Qualcomm is also committed to making its workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

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.