Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Nutanix; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. leads efforts to improve engineering efficiency and product quality for embedded SoC software architectures, focusing on algorithms, verification, and parameter tuning.

Interacts with hardware/software interfaces to optimize radio platforms across 3G/4G/5G WLAN environments. The role emphasizes participating in design reviews and standards discussions, with strong collaboration to advance QoS architectures and IP contributions to wireless ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in EE/CE/CS with 7 years of related experience.
• Experience improving engineering efficiency, product quality, and verification for embedded SoC software.
• Strong knowledge of wireless PHY/MAC, 3G/4G/5G and WLAN platforms; performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to improve engineering efficiency and product quality.
• Oversee research, design, development, verification, debugging and parameter tuning of algorithms for embedded SoC software.
• Contribute to wireless standards and QUALCOMM's IP portfolio; provide systems support for PHY/MAC implementations.

Skills

Embedded software

SoC architectures

QoS architectures

Radio communication theory

Digital signal processing

Education

Master's degree in EE/CE/CS

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems EngineeringGeneral Summary:This individual leads the team to improve engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility of the research, design, development, verification, debugging and parameter tuning of algorithms for embedded SoC (System-on-Chip) software architectures, QoS architectures, domains and standards for the next-generation mobile devices, wireless networks and technologies, which includes the evolution of 3G, 4G, 5G, WLAN platforms. Interacts with overall computer system architecture (i.e. core, cache, memory models, bus architecture, Memory controller etc.) to establish software partitions that result in reliable, cost effective and power efficient system-on-chip solutions to enable advanced features in wireless devices. Identifies functionality for which minimum performance requirements remains, and generate and consolidate performance requirements data and conduct analysis and evaluation of critical performance metrics for 3G/4G/5G wireless platforms. This includes theoretical analysis, computer aided analysis, and utilizing expertise in radio communication theory, digital signal processing and cellular communication systems across PHY/MAC layers. Participates in design, Standards review sessions, contribution to QUALCOMM's IP portfolio, systems support for implementation and technical contributions towards proprietary or public air interface specifications. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and seven (7) years of experience in a related occupation.Pay Range: $196,650.00 - $270,700.00/yearApplicants : 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 [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).To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.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.Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .