Software Engineer - Modem

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies Software General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Modem Technology Software Engineer, you will design, implement, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN (or cellular) modem air interface Radio technologies software to define and guide the modem IP architecture, RFFE design, HW APIs, core systems algorithms, and the right HW/SW/co-processor architecture. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a cost effective, high quality, and high capability modem IP that meets industry and customer requirements. Minimum Qualifications: •    Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Preferred Qualifications: •    Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. •    1+ year of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.  •    1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor and/or embedded software industry experience. •    6+ months of WWAN modem development specific experience. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: •    Applies Modem knowledge to assist in the design, implementation, verification, validation, and commercialization of Wireless WAN (or cellular) modem air interface RAN technologies software. Assists in the transceiver, 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). •    Applies knowledge of RF and/or WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications to assist in the implementation of the shared resources of a multi-mode modem. •    Assists in the development of models and simulations to design a well-defined component. •    Collaborates with team members to develop a 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).  •    Develops test cases to test/verify design for a well-defined component to validate modem against specifications. •    Writes technical documentation and feature descriptions for Modem Tech SW projects. Level of Responsibility: •    Works under supervision.     •    Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group. •    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.  •    Tasks consist of a limited number of steps and can be referenced using directions or manuals. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found  here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies :   Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles,