Qualcomm

Staff Modem SW Technologies Interfaces Engineer

Qualcomm$155K — $232K *
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
  • 1+ years of experience in designing wireless modem technologies
  • Strong understanding of RF software design, optimizations, and algorithms
  • Experience with wireless communication protocols, specifically WWAN 3GPP specifications
  • Knowledge of multi-RAT modem architectures and performance evaluation

Responsibilities

  • Lead and synthesize complex requirements for Wireless WAN modem technologies
  • Design, implement, and validate RF software for wireless communication
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on modem architecture and algorithms
  • Conduct feature definitions and software implementations for NR5G technology
  • Develop test environments for design verification and validation
  • Provide technical expertise for issue resolution in RF software
  • Participate actively in design reviews and project meetings

Benefits

  • Collaborative cross-functional team environment
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge wireless technologies
  • Engagement in key industry specifications and standards development
  • Support for professional development and technical growth
  • Involvement in the commercialization process, improving product market fit
Full Job Description
General Summary:

This individual leads, plans, and synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements to perform the complex responsibility of designing, implementing, verifying, validating, and commercializing Wireless WAN (cellular) modem air interface RAN technologies. Involved in RF software design including optimizations and algorithms, and collaborates with crossfunctional teams such as access stratum, systems, hardware, and RFFE to define and guide modem IP architecture, RFFE design, HW APIs, core system algorithms, and HW/SW/coprocessor architecture. Works on NR5G across 3GPP releases for feature definition and software design and implementation. Closely involved with transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software implementation for multi-RAT modems based on industry specifications. Applies knowledge of WWAN 3GPP specifications to efficiently implement shared resources of multi-RAT modems. Partners with other functional groups to develop cost-effective, high-quality modem IP that meets industry and customer requirements for performance (throughput, latency, power) and cost (silicon area, calibration complexity, code size). Independently plans and executes modem assignments, applying expertise in RF, baseband, signal processing, computer architecture, and communication protocols; owns feature design and implementation. Reviews software models, code, and simulations; identifies issues and tradeoffs against loosely defined requirements and proposes solutions. Develops test environments and plans to verify designs; evaluates results and validates modem against specifications. Provides technical expertise to resolve issues in access stratum/RF software during implementation and commercialization; supports cross-functional teams in modem bring-up and customer issue resolution. Works closely with test teams to commercialize features; writes technical documentation and feature descriptions; collaborates with customer engineering to provide API and algorithm guidance. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and one (1) year of experience in a related occupation.

Pay Range: $155,000.00 - $232,600.00/year

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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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