AI-Driven Embedded Modem Software Engineer

Qualcomm; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Modem Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize real-time embedded software for the modem subsystem (MPSS), writing high-performance C/C++ on DSP and Arm cores across cellular protocol layers and RTOS components.

This AI-native role enables leveraging AI-assisted workflows and tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and safety. Collaboration with systems, hardware, and test teams is essential to deliver production-grade firmware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in modern C/C++ (C++17 and beyond) with performance optimization.
• Experience with embedded software on DSP and Arm architectures, including low-power design.
• Familiarity with RTOS internals and drivers; debugging on target hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize real-time embedded modem software across protocol layers, drivers, and platform services.
• Pioneer AI-native development practices within the team and integrate AI tooling into workflows.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, test, and integration teams to deliver production-quality modem firmware.

Skills

Real-time embedded

C/C++

DSP/Arm

RTOS concepts

AI-native engineering

Code reviews

Education

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

Tools

JTAG

Logic Analyzers

Crash/RAM-dump analysis

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Modem Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize real-time embedded software for the modem subsystem (MPSS), writing high-performance C/C++ on DSP and Arm cores across cellular protocol layers and RTOS components.

This AI-native role enables leveraging AI-assisted workflows and tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and safety. Collaboration with systems, hardware, and test teams is essential to deliver production-grade firmware.