#(Sr.) Embedded Software Engineer - Location Technology

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 129,300 - 193,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Santa Clara is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and develop next-generation location solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong programming skills in C and experience with real-time operating systems are required. The pay range is competitive, from $129,300 to $193,900, along with bonus and RSU grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years experience in real-time embedded systems preferred.
• Strong programming skills in C required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for GNSS technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring system-level performance.
• Optimize software for performance, memory, and power efficiency.

Skills

Embedded software development

C programming

Real-time operating systems

Multi-threaded software design

Digital signal processing

Education

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

Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Perl

ARM-based development tools

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Are you excited by the opportunity to work on Location / GNSS / GPS technologies that are used by millions of people worldwide?

Qualcomm’s Location Technology Team is looking for highly motivated embedded software engineers to design and deliver next‑generation location solutions for wireless platforms of the future.

As a world leader in embedded systems for cellular wireless standards, Qualcomm delivers complete, optimized, high‑quality wireless platforms to leading OEMs across multiple market segments. Location technology has become essential to modern living and is central to the wireless user experience. Qualcomm’s advanced GNSS and location technologies are deeply integrated into our chipsets and have been deployed in over one billion mobile devices worldwide, enabling a wide range of consumer and enterprise applications.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, maintenance, and optimization of real‑time embedded location software in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver world‑class GNSS and location solutions.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Design, develop, review, and maintain real‑time embedded software in C and assembly language
• Develop software within a multi‑threaded architecture, including inter‑process communication and multiple SW/FW interfaces
• Collaborate with hardware teams to verify hardware features and debug hardware‑related issues
• Collaborate with systems teams on algorithm development, digital signal processing, and implementation
• Work closely with test teams to diagnose and resolve system‑level functional and performance issues
• Contribute to software architecture, system design discussions, and development methodology
• Optimize software for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience designing, developing, and debugging medium to large‑scale real‑time embedded systems
• Strong programming experience in C
• Solid understanding of real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and multi‑threaded software design
• Experience with ARM‑based development and debugging tools (e.g., TRACE32)
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and adherence to sound development processes
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and understand end‑to‑end system goals
• Background in digital signal processing
• Understanding of GNSS receiver concepts and operation
• Experience with GNSS measurement engine receiver design
• Hands‑on experience with GNSS signal acquisition and tracking, including acquisition and tracking loops
• Familiarity with GNSS navigation algorithms, state machines, and optimization techniques
• Knowledge of WWAN technologies (WCDMA, LTE, 5G) or other communication protocols
• Experience with MATLAB, and/or scripting languages such as Python or Perl
• Experience in MIPS profiling, memory optimization, and power optimization
• Self‑driven, fast learner with a passion for innovative and scalable software solutions

Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$129,300.00 – $193,900.00

In addition to the base salary, this role participates in a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and is eligible for annual RSU grants.

Our benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

EEO Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.