Senior Modem Technologies Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 128,898 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks an experienced engineer to contribute to the modem technologies software team.

You will work on wireless WAN air interface RAN technologies, including modem IP architecture, RF SW design, and algorithms, aiming for high performance and low power. The role involves collaboration with hardware and software teams to deliver robust modem IP, software stacks, and system-level integration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, verify, and validate wireless WAN modem air interface technologies.
• Collaborate with HW/SW teams to optimize modem IP architecture and performance.

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science or related field

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies Software

General Summary

This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the designing, implementing, verifying, validating, and commercializing of Wireless WAN (or cellular) modem air interface RAN (Radio access Network) technologies by working on Modem access stratum and RF SW design, optimizations & algorithms, modem HW, firmware and systems and with the RFFE team to define and guide the modem IP architecture, RFFE design, HW APIs, core systems algorithms and the right HW/SW/co-processor architecture. Works on the transceiver, and HW control and wireless Radio Access Stratum implementation of a multi-RAT (Radio Access Technology) from industry specifications (most notably 3GPP with LTE and 5GNR). Has experience in the WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications and can efficiently implement the shared resources of a multi-RAT modem. Works closely with other functional groups to develop a cost effective, high quality and high capability modem IP that meets industry and customer requirements with high performance (e.g., throughput, latency, power consumption) and acceptable cost (e.g., silicon area, calibration complexity, code size). Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.

Pay Range: $128,898.00 - $192,000.00/year

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