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Staff Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies Software

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Cellular Technologies Software Engineer, you will design, standardize, implement, verify, and validate state-of-the-art cellular technologies across a broad set of technology prototypes, standards, specifications, products, or components within a product. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high quality and capability air interface and modem that meet and exceed industry standards and customer requirements.

In this role, you will contribute to PHY layer modem firmware. TenX DSP low level ASM type optimized SIMD instruction set programming, Modem signal processing for Tx and Rx baseband chain, Modem control software orchestration, embedded firmware design with constrained MIPS and memory. Design for test and debug and test driven development. AI/ML native modem enhancements. Be a part of TenX DSP firmware development team and act as bridge with SI&T teams by developing efficient test methodology for modem DSP firmware. Work with system team to streamline the modem firmware test methodology. You will have the opportunity to contribute to ORAN and FAPI specifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4 years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3 years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2 years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • DSP Intrinsics/ASM, C, Python, Real time operating systems, Embedded systems, SIMD optimization, Signal Processing/Communication theory, multi-threaded programming
  • Tensilica (TenX) DSP development experience, Matlab, Modem/PHY layer FW development, Familiarity with 5G NR/LTE protocols

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$148,300.00 - $222,500.00

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. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Salary : $148,300 - $222,500

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