Modem Power Software Senior Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,500 - 183,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join their Modem Power Software team in San Diego. In this role, you will design and optimize advanced power management software for next-generation mobile platforms, including 6th Generation modem technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields along with experience in embedded software development and optimization techniques. A competitive pay range from $122,500 to $183,700 along with additional benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Master's degree in related field and 1+ year of experience.
• PhD in related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance embedded software components for cellular modem systems.
• Improve system efficiency through innovative optimization techniques.
• Analyze and resolve complex system issues using debugging tools.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time operating systems

Power optimization techniques

AI-assisted tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

PhD in Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our Modem Power Software team. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize advanced power management software for next-generation mobile platforms, including emerging 6th Generation (6G) modem technologies, helping drive industry-leading efficiency and performance.

What You’ll Work On

• Design and enhance embedded software components that manage power and performance in cellular modem systems
• Improve system efficiency through innovative power optimization techniques and algorithms
• Analyze and resolve complex system issues using logs, traces, and debugging tools
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and system teams to deliver optimized end-to-end solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Embedded Software Development: Strong experience in Embedded C/C++ and solid understanding of real-time operating systems
• AI Tools and Productivity: Familiarity with using AI-assisted tools (e.g., code assistants, scripting, or automation frameworks) to improve development efficiency
• Debugging & Optimization: Experience with low-level debugging, system analysis, and power/performance optimization
• RF Domain Knowledge: Exposure to or understanding of radio frequency (RF) systems, wireless communication fundamentals, or modem-RF interactions is a plus
• 3 years relevant experience after Bachelor’s or 2 years of experience after Master’s

Benefits

Pay range: $122,500.00 - $183,700.00. Additional benefits include a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process.