5G/6G Modem Software Engineer (Real-Time Embedded)

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Modem Software Engineer to design and develop modem software powering 5G/6G connectivity across Snapdragon chipsets.

You will work across L1-L3 protocol layers, implementing features and optimizing real-time performance in a fast-paced environment. Strong C/C++ programming skills and a solid background in real-time embedded systems are required, with exposure to RTOS such as QuRT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of academic or industry experience in C/C++ programming.
• Foundational understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and data structures & algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and optimize modem software for LTE/5G-Advanced and early 6G prototyping.
• Maintain real-time embedded software on QuRT with strict latency/throughput.
• Collaborate with systems, architecture, and hardware teams on bring-up and performance.
• Analyze field issues using protocol logs, trace tools, and debuggers.
• Write and maintain unit tests and automation scripts to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews and document designs.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

RTOS concepts

5G/LTE knowledge

Analytical/problem-solving

Education

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

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Communication, or Wireless Communications

Tools

QuRT RTOS

Trace tools

QXDM

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Modem Software Engineer to design and develop modem software powering 5G/6G connectivity across Snapdragon chipsets.

You will work across L1-L3 protocol layers, implementing features and optimizing real-time performance in a fast-paced environment. Strong C/C++ programming skills and a solid background in real-time embedded systems are required, with exposure to RTOS such as QuRT.