Associate Engineer - RF SW

As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Job Description:

Qualcomm is looking for Modem-RF Wireless SW engineers at levels with 0-1 yrs of experience, with knowledge of RF and Digital Communications. The candidate will develop and validate the software for Qualcomm's Modem-RF Wireless chipsets.

The Modem-RF Software Team at Qualcomm India:

• Develops drivers for the leading Modem-RF Transceivers in close collaboration with RF Hardware, Modem/Baseband and RF ASIC teams. This is at the core of Qualcomm's Communication System solution.
• Creates, develops and optimizes Modem and RF Transceiver and Antenna / RF Front End algorithms and software modules to improve system performance, factory yields and RF testability.
• Provide Modem-RF Driver expertise to investigations of complex RF and Modem issues in a cross-functional Hardware / Software working environment.
• Works closely with the physical layer teams in delivering new features to keep Qualcomm Modem performance competitive in the evolving marketplace.
• Collaborates closely with RF & Modem Systems, Hardware and Test Engineering during the cycles of product development.

Education Requirements:

• Masters or Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications:

• The position requires strong C programming skills with an understanding of RF and/or communications systems.
• The candidate should have the knowledge of digital communications and RF theory.
• An understanding of embedded real time systems is desired.
• Experience in LTE or 5G wireless systems is a plus.
• Must have good communication skills and be a team player.
• C and/or C++ software programming and debugging skills on embedded real time operating systems/RTOS.
• Should have a good understanding of software engineering concepts.
• Requires a good understanding of the wireless communication system.
• Knowledge of wireless communication in any of the radio access technologies (e.g. LTE, 5GNR, etc.) is a plus.
• Wireless system knowledge and/or background, applicable to Modem-RF Software, communication theory and radio architecture.
• Modem/Communications device driver development experience is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated working knowledge with HW and RF test equipment (Protocol Test Equipment, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, etc.).
• Fresh grads need to have a good understanding of C and/or C++, software engineering concepts with focus on embedded software, Digital/Wireless Communications, ECE fundamentals and RF theory.