Modem Firmware Engineer – DSP/PHY & 5G Air Interface

Qualcomm

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 109,000 - 164,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a Cellular Technologies Software Engineer to design, implement, verify, and validate state‑of‑the‑art cellular air interface technologies across prototypes, standards, and components.

You will work with cross‑functional teams on modem firmware and DSP development within constrained embedded environments. The role emphasizes PHY layer modem firmware, SIMD‑optimized low‑level instructions, and test‑driven development, with opportunities to contribute to ORAN/FAPI

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Experience with DSP intrinsics/ASM, C and Python for embedded systems.
Knowledge of real-time OS, SIMD optimization and wireless modem concepts.

Responsibilities

Applies Wireless WAN modem software knowledge to design, verify, and commercialize cellular air interfaces.
Designs, optimizes, and implements software for wireless systems and modems.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance air interfaces and modems.
Develops unit tests and assists with integration of software into platforms.
Writes technical documentation and feature descriptions for projects.