Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a software engineer specializing in embedded real-time systems to design, implement, test and validate software for wireless chipsets.

The role includes driver development, platform integration and debugging, with emphasis on 3G/4G/5G and AI features, across cross-functional teams.

A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 3 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, driver development, integration, testing and validation of real-time embedded software.
• Develop and debug platforms in addition to on-target development.
• Identify, evaluate and implement tools to improve the software development process.
• Support customer issues and requirements to Software Application Engineers.
• Create engineering documentation and prepare technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings.

Skills

Embedded software

RTOS

Embedded systems

Firmware development

Wireless protocols

3G/4G/5G

AI features

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of the design, driver development, integration, test, debugging and validation of real time embedded software, embedded RTOS environment, embedded systems, embedded microcontroller firmware, communication protocols and platforms for wireless chipsets including features enabled by 3G, 4G, 5G, AI and/or other current and future technologies. Develops and debugs platforms in-addition to on target development. Identify, evaluate and implement tools and processes to continually improve the software development process. Provides support on customer issues and requirements to Software Application Engineers by providing input to project planning and timescales. Creates engineering documentation for intellectual property, prepares technical specifications and requirements. 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 three (3) years of experience in a related occupation.

Pay Range

$137,042.00 - $202,200.00/year

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