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
About Qualcomm
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.\n\n
Company
QualcommJob 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
Applicants
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