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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Staff - **Company:** Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Santa Clara, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $151,800.0 - $227,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Software Tools, Information Technology, Decoding, GNSS - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/be9f0f9e-0594-4908-9e4d-cad3c0f21058 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience., * Knowledge of GNSS systems and receiver design * Familiar with tracking loop, demodulation, and decoding algorithms * Familiar with digital hardware / RTL design concepts * Experience with fixed-point modeling for hardware verification * Experience with C/C++, Python, Matlab, and/or other simulation and modeling tools/languages * Experience with machine learning algorithm design and implementation * Experience using AI tools in the system design workflow ## Description The QUALCOMM Location Systems Team works on the architecture, design, implementation and validation of algorithms for world-class location and navigation technology, from concept to commercialization. This position is focused primarily on GNSS-based location and navigation, in particular the physical layer or Measurement Engine part of the GNSS receiver. Main responsibilities for this position include: * Design the signal processing algorithms for acquiring, tracking, and measuring GNSS signals * Model, simulate, and verify GNSS Measurement Engine sub-systems that are part of functional pre-product and final product design implementation * Support hardware, firmware, software and RF teams with verification of GNSS receiver prototypes and products * Provide system support for debug and performance optimization * Drive resolution of technical issues with cross-functional teams * Escalate issues in an appropriate and timely manner * Apply advanced problem solving for complex GNSS receiver subsystems including RF, HW, and FW implementation * Leverage AI tools to optimize the system design workflow, Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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