Senior Embedded GNSS Software Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and deliver GNSS/location software for wireless platforms. You will work on real-time embedded systems, collaborating with hardware and systems teams to optimize performance, memory, and power.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, RTOS concepts, and experience with ARM-based tooling. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and a passion for scalable location solutions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in software engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree with 1+ year of software experience; PhD welcome.
• 2+ years programming in C/C++, Java, Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and optimize real-time embedded location software in C and assembly.
• Work with multi-threaded architecture and IPC interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to verify features and debug hardware issues.
• Contribute to DSP algorithms, GNSS measurement engine, and system-level performance.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

RTOS

ARM development

GNSS concepts

multi-threaded design

DSP concepts

debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / CS / related field

Master's degree in Engineering / CS / related field

PhD in Engineering / CS / related field

Tools

TRACE32

MATLAB

Python scripting

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and deliver GNSS/location software for wireless platforms. You will work on real-time embedded systems, collaborating with hardware and systems teams to optimize performance, memory, and power.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, RTOS concepts, and experience with ARM-based tooling. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and a passion for scalable location solutions are essential.