Wireless Firmware Architect — Embedded Systems

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks an embedded software engineer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain software for advanced baseband/RF platforms and compute modules.

You will optimize real-time performance, produce technical docs, and collaborate with baseband, RF, hardware, test and integration teams to push prototypes toward production-readiness. Candidates should have strong C/C++, multi-threading, OS fundamentals, and the ability to communicate status, estimates, risks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of embedded software experience or Master’s +3 years or PhD +2 years.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming and real-time OS concepts.
• Ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software across the full development lifecycle.
• Optimize performance and timing constraints in real-time embedded systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design descriptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across baseband, RF, hardware, and test.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to wireless system architectures.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Multi-threading

OS fundamentals

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience

Master's degree + 3 years of experience

PhD in related field

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks an embedded software engineer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain software for advanced baseband/RF platforms and compute modules.

You will optimize real-time performance, produce technical docs, and collaborate with baseband, RF, hardware, test and integration teams to push prototypes toward production-readiness. Candidates should have strong C/C++, multi-threading, OS fundamentals, and the ability to communicate status, estimates, risks,