Staff Modem Technologies Software Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a modem technologies engineer to lead the design, implementation, verification, and commercialization of wireless WAN modem air interface technologies.

You will work on the transceiver and HW controls, aligning with the RFFE team to define and guide modem IP architecture and core systems algorithms. The role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and synthesize ambiguous or conflicting requirements for modem technologies.
• Design, implement, verify, validate, and commercialize WWAN modem air interface technologies.
• Collaborate with RF SW design, RFFE, and IP architecture teams to optimize performance and cost.

Education

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

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies Software

General Summary:

This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of the designing, implementing, verifying, validating, and commercializing Wireless WAN (or cellular) modem air interface RAN (Radio access Network) technologies by working on Modem access stratum and RF SW design, optimizations & algorithms, 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 software 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 and communicates and implements a development plan.

Qualifications:

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:

$174,600.00 - $262,000.00/year

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.

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