Senior Embedded Software Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Santa Clara is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and deliver real‑time location software for GNSS and wireless platforms used by millions.

You will collaborate with hardware and systems teams to optimize performance, memory usage and power, implement in C/C++ on ARM, and help advance next‑generation location solutions across Qualcomm’s mobile devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 1+ year of software engineering experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, review, and maintain real-time embedded software in C and assembly language.
• Develop software within a multi-threaded architecture with IPC and multiple interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to verify features and debug hardware-related issues.
• Collaborate with systems teams on algorithms, DSP, and implementation.
• Work with test teams to diagnose and resolve system-level issues.
• Contribute to software architecture, design discussions and development methodology.
• Optimize software for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

RTOS concepts

ARM development

GNSS concepts

Multithreading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

TRACE32

MATLAB

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

Are you excited by the opportunity to work on Location / GNSS / GPS technologies that are used by millions of people worldwide? Qualcomm’s Location Technology Team is looking for highly motivated embedded software engineers to design and deliver next‑generation location solutions for wireless platforms of the future.

As a world leader in embedded systems for cellular wireless standards, Qualcomm delivers complete, optimized, high‑quality wireless platforms to leading OEMs across multiple market segments. Location technology has become essential to modern living and is central to the wireless user experience. Qualcomm’s advanced GNSS and location technologies are deeply integrated into our chipsets and have been deployed in over one billion mobile devices worldwide, enabling a wide range of consumer and enterprise applications.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, maintenance, and optimization of real‑time embedded location software in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver world‑class GNSS and location solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Key responsibilities include

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience designing, developing, and debugging medium to large‑scale real‑time embedded systems
• Strong programming experience in C
• Solid understanding of real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and multi‑threaded software design
• Experience with ARM‑based development and debugging tools (e.g., TRACE32)
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and adherence to sound development processes
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and understand end‑to‑end system goals
• Background in digital signal processing
• Understanding of GNSS receiver concepts and operation
• Experience with GNSS measurement engine receiver design
• Hands‑on experience with GNSS signal acquisition and tracking, including acquisition and tracking loops
• Familiarity with GNSS navigation algorithms, state machines, and optimization techniques
• Knowledge of WWAN technologies (WCDMA, LTE, 5G) or other communication protocols
• Experience with MATLAB, and/or scripting languages such as Python or Perl
• Experience in MIPS profiling, memory optimization, and power optimization
• Self‑driven, fast learner with a passion for innovative and scalable software solutions

EEO 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. You may e-mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$134,500.00 - $201,700.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.