Embedded Software Engineer

Qualcomm
San Diego, CA, United States
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Software Debugging Embedded Software High-Level Architecture Object-Oriented Software Development Systems Development Life Cycle Multithreading Information Technology

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced wireless research platforms at Qualcomm. You will work with system architects to translate high-level designs into robust software across the full development lifecycle, targeting tech characterization, trials, and industry showcases. You will optimize real-time embedded performance, debug complex issues, and produce clear technical documentation. This position offers collaboration with cross-functional teams to push the frontier of RF, baseband, and protocol research within a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to impactful, end-to-end demonstrations and pre-commercial interoperability efforts. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and maintain embedded software across the full development lifecycle * Collaborate with system architects to translate requirements into software designs * Contribute to design reviews and trade-off analyses * Perform on-target and off-target debugging with standard embedded tools * Optimize performance and timing in real-time embedded systems * Create and maintain technical documentation (designs, specs, release notes) * Support subsystem-level integration and testing * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including baseband and RF SW engineers and test engineers Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field * Proficiency in C/C++ and object-oriented design * Understanding of multi-threading and OS fundamentals * Analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong communication skills and cross-team collaboration abilities Key requirements * competitive benefits package * annual discretionary bonus program * annual RSU grants * opportunity for growth and learning * collaborative and innovative culture * work-life balance support

Requirements

debugging with standard embedded tools * Optimize performance and timing in real-time embedded systems * Create and maintain technical documentation (designs, specs, release notes) * Support subsystem-level integration and testing * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including baseband and RF SW engineers and test engineers Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field * Proficiency in C/C++ and object-oriented design * Understanding of multi-threading and OS fundamentals * Analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong communication skills and cross-team collaboration abilities Key requirements * competitive benefits package * annual discretionary bonus program * annual RSU grants * opportunity for growth and learning * collaborative and innovative culture * work-life balance support

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