#Wireless Firmware Engineer

About the Role

Qualcomm Research (QR) division drives cutting-edge research in enabling the next generation (6G) of wireless. This involves development of research-grade prototypes and early-stage platforms to enable advances in RF, baseband, communication protocols and algorithms. The role requires advanced SW development across a multitude of domains, layers, and platforms. This requisition seeks SW engineers to develop and integrate embedded SW for advanced features, algorithms and protocols on new compute, baseband / RF platforms. You will be working in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging work environment. Successful applicants will be creative, enthusiastic innovators who are equally comfortable with researching new technologies and implementing firmware/software towards cutting-edge research as well as products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software across the full development lifecycle. The work output typically targets technology characterization, operator trials, demos, and industry showcases.
• Optimize performance and timing constraints in real-time embedded systems.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including design descriptions, architecture specifications, usage and release notes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including baseband and RF System engineers, Hardware engineers, and test/integration engineers.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to the evolution of wireless system architectures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Understanding of multi-threading, OS fundamentals.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas and work status (estimates, risks, dependencies) clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively across teams in a fast-paced, collaborative and diverse software engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or 2 years of work experience in fields related to Embedded Software Engineering.
• Knowledge of wireless communication theory and systems such as 5G NR, 802.11.
• Experience in implementing and optimizing signal processing algorithms on general purpose and heterogeneous processors including GPUs and DSPs.
• Experience in complex software debugging and system performance optimization.
• Experience in developing device drivers and bringing up new HW platform.
• Aptitude to seek and adopt productivity enhancement processes/tools (AI-based & other) on top of a strong foundation of technical and programming skills.