Associate Engineer - RF SW

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Telangana; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a Software Engineer for Modem-RF Wireless applications. The role involves designing, developing, and validating embedded and cloud edge software for Qualcomm modem chipsets, collaborating with RF, hardware, and architecture teams to ensure performance and reliability.

The candidate should have strong C/C++ skills, knowledge of RF and digital communications, and familiarity with embedded RTOS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong C programming skills with understanding of RF and Digital Communications.
• Experience in LTE or 5G wireless systems is a plus; embedded RTOS experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate software for Qualcomm's Modem-RF Wireless chipsets.
• Develops drivers for Modem-RF Transceivers in collaboration with RF Hardware, Modem/Baseband and RF ASIC teams.
• Creates, develops and optimizes Modem and RF Transceiver and Antenna/RF Front End algorithms and Software modules to improve system performance.

Skills

C programming

C++

RTOS

Embedded systems

LTE/5G knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General 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 Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Description

Qualcomm is looking for Modem-RF Wireless SW engineers at levels with 0-1 yrs of experience, with knowledge of RF and Digital Communications. The candidate will develop and validate the software for Qualcomm's Modem-RF Wireless chipsets.

The Modem-RF Software Team At Qualcomm India

• Develops drivers for the leading Modem-RF Transceivers in close collaboration with RF Hardware, Modem/Baseband and RF ASIC teams. This is at the core of the Qualcomm’s Communication System solution.
• Creates, Develops and Optimizes Modem and RF Transceiver and Antenna / RF Front End algorithms and Software modules to improve System performance, Factory yields and RF Testability.
• Provide Modem-RF Driver expertise to investigations of complex RF and Modem issues in a cross-functional Hardware / Software working environment.
• Works closely with the physical layer teams in delivering new features to keep Qualcomm Modem performance competitive in the evolving marketplace.
• Collaborates closely with RF & Modem Systems, Hardware and Test Engineering during the cycles of product development.

Education Requirements

Masters or Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications

• The position requires strong C programming skills with an understanding of RF and/Or Communications systems. The candidate should have the knowledge of digital communications and RF theory. An understanding of embedded real time systems is desired. Experience in LTE or 5G wireless systems is a plus. Must have good communication skills and be a team player.
• C and/Or C++ Software Programming and Debugging skills on Embedded real time operating systems/RTOS.
• Should have a good understanding of the Software Engineering concepts.
• Requires a good understanding of the Wireless communication system.
• Knowledge of wireless communication in any of the radio access technologies (e.g. LTE, 5GNR, etc.) is a plus.
• Wireless system knowledge and/or background, applicable to Modem-RF Software, Communication theory and Radio architecture.
• Modem/Communications device driver development experience is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated working knowledge with HW and RF Test equipment (Protocol Test Equipment, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, etc.).
• Fresh grads need to have a good understanding of C and/or C++, Software Engineering concepts with focus on embedded software, Digital/Wireless Communications, ECE fundamentals and RF Theory.

Applicants

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