Modem Firmware Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Qualcomm is looking for a Modem Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and verify cellular technologies, focusing on proprietary vector DSP FW development. This role involves low-level ASM programming, modem signal processing, and embedded FW design, with opportunities in test-driven development and AI/ML enhancements.

Responsibilities

  • Design, standardize, implement, verify, and validate state-of-the-art cellular technologies.
  • Contribute to PHY layer modem FW, Qualcomm proprietary DSP low level ASM type optimized SIMD instruction set programming.
  • Develop Modem signal processing for Tx and Rx baseband chain.
  • Orchestrate Modem control SW.
  • Design embedded FW with constrained MIPS and memory.
  • Design for test, debug, and test-driven development.
  • Implement AI/ML native modem enhancements.
  • Develop efficient test methodology for modem DSP FW.
  • Contribute to ORAN and FAPI specifications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • DSP Intrinsics/ASM
  • C
  • Python
  • Real time operating systems
  • Embedded systems
  • SIMD optimization
  • Signal Processing/Communication theory
  • multi-threaded programming

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineer, or related field.
  • 1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor and/or embedded software industry experience.
  • 1+ year of experience with computer architecture or embedded systems.
  • DSP development experience
  • Matlab
  • Modem/PHY layer FW development
  • Familiarity with 5G NR/LTE protocols

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Highly competitive benefits package
  • Access to US benefits details via a provided link

Skills

DSP Intrinsics/ASMCPythonReal time operating systemsEmbedded systemsSIMD optimizationSignal Processing/Communication theorymulti-threaded programmingAssembly LanguageAlgorithmsFirmwareAssemblyMatlabModem/PHY layer FW development5G NR/LTE protocols
#Firmware#Engineering#Cellular Technologies#DSP#Modem#Embedded Systems#Signal Processing#Software
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

5 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Salary

US$109,400–164,200 / year

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

San Diego, United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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