Embedded Wireless Firmware Engineer for 6G R&D

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking embedded software engineers to develop and integrate software for advanced features on new compute, baseband and RF platforms.

You will design, implement and maintain embedded code across the full development lifecycle to support RF, wireless protocols and platform integration in a fast-paced research environment. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE or related field, proficiency in C/C++, knowledge of multi-threading and OS fundamentals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Understanding of multi-threading and OS fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work across teams in a fast-paced software environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software across the full development lifecycle.
• Optimize performance and timing constraints in real-time embedded systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and release notes.
• Collaborate with baseband, RF, hardware, and test engineers.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evolve wireless system architectures.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Multi-threading

OS fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Cross-team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking embedded software engineers to develop and integrate software for advanced features on new compute, baseband and RF platforms.

You will design, implement and maintain embedded code across the full development lifecycle to support RF, wireless protocols and platform integration in a fast-paced research environment. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE or related field, proficiency in C/C++, knowledge of multi-threading and OS fundamentals,