Staff Wireless Systems Engineer

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

In short

As a Staff Wireless Systems Engineer at Qualcomm, you will design, implement, and validate cutting-edge cellular technologies, including air interfaces and modems. This role requires a strong background in engineering and programming, with opportunities for technical leadership and contribution to next-generation wireless experiences.

Responsibilities

Leverages advanced knowledge of cellular technologies to research, design, standardize, implement, optimize, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN (or cellular) air interfaces, modem technologies, and related core network.
Designs, optimizes, and implements critical wireless systems and modems.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop high quality and high capability air interface and modems with high performance (e.g., capacity, coverage, throughput, latency, power consumption) and acceptable cost.
Develops, reviews, and/or verifies models, code, tests and/or simulations.
Executes the integration of architecture and systems into a standard, chipset, platform, or product.
Writes detailed technical documentation (e.g., feature, component, and design descriptions) for complex projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 3+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
5+ years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.
1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor and/or embedded software industry experience.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineer, or related field.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities during the application/hiring process.
Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Skills

CC++Python

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