Modem Software Engineer – Wireless WWAN (5G/LTE)

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Modem Technologies Software Engineer to design, implement, verify, and commercialize wireless modem air interface software for LTE/5GNR.

You will work on transceiver control, HW interfacing, and multi‑RAT integration as part of a cross‑functional team in a dynamic engineering environment. The role emphasizes RF/WWAN knowledge, model development, and rigorous testing to ensure high throughput, low latency, and power efficiency while meeting industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 1+ year of programming experience and embedded software.
• 6+ months of WWAN modem development experience.
• Master's degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN modem air interface software.
• Assist in transceiver, HW control, and wireless RAN software from industry specs (LTE/5GNR).
• Apply RF and WWAN L1/L2/L3 knowledge to implement multi‑mode modems.
• Develop models and simulations to design components.
• Collaborate to deliver high-performance modem IP meeting requirements.
• Develop test cases to verify designs and validate against specs.
• Write technical documentation for Modem Tech SW projects.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

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

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

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Modem Technologies Software Engineer to design, implement, verify, and commercialize wireless modem air interface software for LTE/5GNR.

You will work on transceiver control, HW interfacing, and multi‑RAT integration as part of a cross‑functional team in a dynamic engineering environment. The role emphasizes RF/WWAN knowledge, model development, and rigorous testing to ensure high throughput, low latency, and power efficiency while meeting industry