Senior Modem Systems Engineer – WWAN & 5G IP

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. designs, implements, verifies, validates, and commercializes wireless modem air interface technologies across multiple RATs, including 3GPP LTE and 5GNR.

The team develops modem IP architecture, RF SW, and HW APIs, collaborating with RF, baseband, and system groups to optimize performance, power, and silicon area. Roles require advanced degrees or equivalent experience in computer/electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies expert modem knowledge and owns feature design and implementation.
• Develops models, code, and simulations; guides less experienced engineers.
• Develops test environments and comprehensive test plans to verify design.
• Provides technical expertise to resolve moderately complex issues during implementation and bring-up.
• Writes clear technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex projects.

Skills

Software Engineering

Hardware Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. designs, implements, verifies, validates, and commercializes wireless modem air interface technologies across multiple RATs, including 3GPP LTE and 5GNR.

The team develops modem IP architecture, RF SW, and HW APIs, collaborating with RF, baseband, and system groups to optimize performance, power, and silicon area. Roles require advanced degrees or equivalent experience in computer/electrical engineering.