Software Engineer (San Diego, Boulder)

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to contribute to the Wireless R&D group in Boulder, Colorado. You will develop and verify complex wireless systems, focusing on 5G/6G RAN Layer 2 functionality in a multi-threaded Linux environment with C++.

Join a diverse team delivering advanced features for the TBS product, with CI-driven development, latency and throughput optimization, and collaboration across multiple cross-functional groups.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own 5G/6G 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.

Skills

C++ programming

Linux environment

Multi-threaded programming

3GPP 4G/5G familiarity

Debugging

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

GDB

Build systems

IDEs

DPDK

Python

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies SoftwareGeneral Summary: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 Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.ResponsibilitiesOwn 5G/6G Radio Access Network (RAN) Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) responsibilitiesDrive 3GPP 5G/6G feature development from specification through commercializationDesign and develop L2 functionality, including DL and UL channel configuration, data-plane and call flowsImplement and optimize fixed and dynamic DL and UL channel schedulers, data-plane pathsInterface with NodeB Layer 3 (RRC) and Layer 1 (PHY) componentsDevelop real-time-sensitive, multi-core, and multi-threaded software for the NodeBDebug, profile, and optimize software for latency, throughput, and reliability on the target platformRequired Skills2+ years of experience in SW design and development with the C++ programming language, or strong C programming with familiarity in object-oriented conceptsExperience with the full software development life cycleFamiliarity with 3GPP 4G/5G specifications. Acumen to read and understand the 3GPP specifications and translate them to requirementsFamiliarity with developing and working in a Linux environmentKnowledge of multi-core, multi-threaded programming, and associated OS conceptsFamiliarity with industry-standard software development and debugging tools (IDEs, build systems, git, gdb).Familiarity with AI based tools/agentic workflows to improve work productivityStrong analytical, debugging, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional distributed teamsPreferred SkillsHands-on experience in designing and developing LTE/5G L2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) or RAN softwareExperience 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 plusQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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