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# #Embedded Software Engineer, Location Technologies

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $111,300.0 - $166,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Algorithm Design, Assembly Language, W-CDMA (UMTS), Program Optimization, Profiling, Communications Protocols, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Memory Management, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Inter-Process Communication, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Process Driven Development, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Scripting, 5G NR, State Machines, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Trace32, GNSS
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=88540897ba600cc3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field., * 3-5 years of experience designing, developing, and debugging medium to large-scale real-time embedded systems
 * Strong programming experience in C
 * Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multi-threaded software design
 * Experience with ARM-based development and debugging tools (e.g., TRACE32)
 * Strong software engineering fundamentals and adherence to sound development processes
 * Ability to work effectively in a team environment and understand end-to-end system goals

 * Background in digital signal processing
 * Understanding of GNSS receiver concepts and operation
 * Experience with GNSS measurement engine receiver design
 * Hands-on experience with GNSS signal acquisition and tracking , including acquisition and tracking loops
 * Familiarity with GNSS navigation algorithms , state machines, and optimization techniques
 * Knowledge of WWAN technologies (WCDMA, LTE, 5G) or other communication protocols
 * Experience with MATLAB , and/or scripting languages such as Python or Perl
 * Experience in MIPS profiling , memory optimization, and power optimization
 * Self-driven, fast learner with a passion for innovative and scalable software solutions

## Description

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, maintenance, and optimization of real-time embedded location software in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class GNSS and location solutions., * Design, develop, review, and maintain real-time embedded software in C and assembly language

 * Develop software within a multi-threaded architecture , including inter-process communication and multiple SW/FW interfaces
 * Collaborate with hardware teams to verify hardware features and debug hardware-related issues
 * Collaborate with systems teams on algorithm development, digital signal processing, and implementation
 * Work closely with test teams to diagnose and resolve system-level functional and performance issues
 * Contribute to software architecture, system design discussions, and development methodology
 * Optimize software for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency


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