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

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