#Software Engineer

Nutanix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a software engineer to implement and verify complex wireless systems for 5G/6G TBS products. You will work on multi-threaded C++ Linux services in a fast-paced CI environment.

Required: 2+ years in SW design with C++, Linux experience, and knowledge of 3GPP specs. You will collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance RAN software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of SW design and development with C++ or strong C with OO concepts.
• Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G specs and how to translate them to requirements.
• Familiarity with Linux environment and multicore/multithreaded programming.
• Knowledge of IDEs, build systems, Git, and GDB.
• Familiarity with AI-based tools to improve productivity and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own 5G/6G RAN Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) responsibilities.
• Drive 3GPP 5G/6G feature development from spec to commercialization.
• Design and develop L2 functionality, incl. DL/UL channel configuration and data paths.
• Implement and optimize DL/UL schedulers and data-plane paths.
• Interface with NodeB Layer 3 (RRC) and Layer 1 (PHY).
• Debug, profile, and optimize for latency, throughput, and reliability on target.

Skills

C++ development

Software design

3GPP 4G/5G

Linux

Multi-threading

Debugging tools

AI tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

GDB

Git

IDEs

Build systems

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

The Wireless R&D group is focused on developing a Test Base Station (TBS) for verification of QCT mobile chipset functionality. We are seeking a software engineer for an exciting opportunity to collaborate in the implementation and verification of complex wireless systems. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse, experienced team developing cutting edge features for 5G and 6G wireless technologies for the 5G/6G TBS product. Sophisticated multi-thread software is written in C++ and implemented as a Linux service. Fast paced development is supported by Continuous Integration processes and systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own 5G/6G Radio Access Network (RAN) Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) responsibilities
• Drive 3GPP 5G/6G feature development from specification through commercialization
• Design and develop L2 functionality, including DL and UL channel configuration, data-plane and call flows
• Implement and optimize fixed and dynamic DL and UL channel schedulers, data-plane paths
• Interface with NodeB Layer 3 (RRC) and Layer 1 (PHY) components
• Develop real-time-sensitive, multi-core, and multi-threaded software for the NodeB
• Debug, profile, and optimize software for latency, throughput, and reliability on the target platform

Required Skills

• 2+ years of experience in SW design and development with the C++ programming language, or strong C programming with familiarity in object-oriented concepts
• Experience with the full software development life cycle
• Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G specifications. Acumen to read and understand the 3GPP specifications and translate them to requirements
• Familiarity with developing and working in a Linux environment
• Knowledge of multi-core, multi-threaded programming, and associated OS concepts
• Familiarity with industry-standard software development and debugging tools (IDEs, build systems, git, gdb).
• Familiarity with AI based tools/agentic workflows to improve work productivity
• Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional distributed teams

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience in designing and developing LTE/5G L2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) or RAN software
• Experience with real-time scheduling, DPDK, or performance tuning on multi-core platforms.
• Familiarity with modern C++ (17/20/23)
• Experience with hands-on Python is a plus

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

• 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).
• our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.