Embedded Wireless Firmware Engineer – Real-Time Systems

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

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking embedded software engineers to design and integrate firmware across the full development lifecycle for advanced wireless platforms. You will work on real-time systems, optimize performance, and document designs for industry showcases and trials.

The role requires a strong background in C/C++, multi-threading, and OS fundamentals, with collaboration across baseband, RF, and hardware teams in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Understanding of multi-threading and OS fundamentals.

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 high‑quality technical documentation, including design descriptions, architecture specifications, usage and release notes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including baseband and RF System engineers, Hardware engineers, test/integration engineers.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to the evolution of wireless system architectures.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Multi-threading

OS fundamentals

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Master’s degree

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking embedded software engineers to design and integrate firmware across the full development lifecycle for advanced wireless platforms. You will work on real-time systems, optimize performance, and document designs for industry showcases and trials.

The role requires a strong background in C/C++, multi-threading, and OS fundamentals, with collaboration across baseband, RF, and hardware teams in a fast-paced research environment.