Qualcomm

Senior Modem Technologies Software Engineer

Qualcomm$130K — $192K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent)
  • 5+ years of experience in wireless modem technologies
  • Strong understanding of RAN technologies and protocols, especially 3GPP, LTE, and 5GNR
  • Proficient in modem access stratum and RF SW design
  • Experience with multi-RAT specifications for WWAN L1/L2/L3

Responsibilities

  • Independently design and implement wireless WAN modem air interface technologies
  • Develop and validate hardware and software for RAN systems
  • Work with cross-functional teams on modem IP architecture and RFFE design
  • Optimize algorithms for modulation and RF performance
  • Contribute to design reviews and project meetings
  • Ensure high-quality performance metrics of modems like throughput and latency

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Participation in design reviews and hands-on project work
  • Exposure to cutting-edge wireless technologies
  • Access to resources for continued education and professional development
Full Job Description
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies Software

General Summary:

This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for 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.

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.

Pay Range: $130,187.00 - $192,000.00/year

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

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Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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