Real-Time GNSS Embedded Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking embedded software engineers for Location Technology to design and deliver GNSS/location solutions for wireless platforms.

You will develop real-time embedded software in C, collaborate with hardware and systems teams, and optimize for performance and power. The role involves multiple cross-functional areas, including algorithm development and testing, across global mobile platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience designing, developing, and debugging real-time embedded systems.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Solid understanding of RTOS and multi-threaded software design.
• Experience with ARM-based development and debugging tools (TRACE32).
• Knowledge of GNSS receiver concepts and operation.
• Background in digital signal processing.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python or Perl.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C programming

RTOS

ARM development

DSP basics

GNSS concepts

Signal processing

Python scripting

MATLAB

Memory optimization

Power optimization

Multi-threading

Team collaboration

MIPS profiling

Education

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

Tools

TRACE32

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking embedded software engineers for Location Technology to design and deliver GNSS/location solutions for wireless platforms.

You will develop real-time embedded software in C, collaborate with hardware and systems teams, and optimize for performance and power. The role involves multiple cross-functional areas, including algorithm development and testing, across global mobile platforms.