Qualcomm

Modem Power Software Senior Engineer

Qualcomm$122K — $183K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field with relevant experience
  • PhD in Engineering or related field is acceptable
  • Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and RTOS fundamentals
  • Experience with using AI tools for code development and debugging
  • Strong skills in low-level debugging and power profiling

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize embedded software for MCPM subsystem
  • Engage in technical projects and initiatives
  • Analyze power and stability issues through logs and traces
  • Collaborate on hardware-software co-design for power architecture
  • Improve algorithms for effective power management

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Comprehensive benefits package for professional and personal support
Full Job Description
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Software Engineering

General Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our WRD Modem Tech team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing and optimizing sophisticated power management software for next-generation mobile platforms.

Relevant Interests & Skills: We are looking for candidates passionate about low-power architecture and the evolution toward 6G. If you have an interest in pushing the boundaries of modem power and performance using AI, you will thrive in this role.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Embedded Programming: Proven expertise in Embedded C/C++ and deep understanding of RTOS fundamentals
  • AI Proficiency: Conversant with using AI tools (such as Copilot, LLMs, or custom scripts) to accelerate code development, automate debugging, and enhance productivity.
  • Problem Solving: Strong background in low-level debugging and power profiling.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize embedded software within the MCPM subsystem.
  • Participate in technical initiatives.
  • Analyze and resolve complex power-related and stability-related issues using logs and diagnostic traces.
  • Collaborate on hardware-software co-design to improve power architecture and algorithms.


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$122,500.00 - $183,700.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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