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# Software Engineer (San Diego, Boulder)

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $109,400.0 - $164,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), 4G (Telecommunication), LTE (Telecommunication), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, GNU Debuggers, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Multiprocessing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Agentic-AI, Git, Information Technology, Low Latency, Build Tools
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9bb3001337179c0d

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field., * 2+ years of experience in SW design and development with the C++ programming language, or strong C programming with familiarity in object-oriented concepts
 * Experience with the full software development life cycle
 * Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G specifications. Acumen to read and understand the 3GPP specifications and translate them to requirements
 * Familiarity with developing and working in a Linux environment
 * Knowledge of multi-core, multi-threaded programming, and associated OS concepts
 * Familiarity with industry-standard software development and debugging tools (IDEs, build systems, git, gdb).
 * Familiarity with AI based tools/agentic workflows to improve work productivity
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional distributed teams

Preferred Skills

 * Hands-on experience in designing and developing LTE/5G L2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) or RAN software
 * Experience with real-time scheduling, DPDK, or performance tuning on multi-core platforms.
 * Familiarity with modern C++ (17/20/23)
 * Experience with hands-on Python is a plus

## Description

* Own 5G/6G Radio Access Network (RAN) Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) responsibilities
 * Drive 3GPP 5G/6G feature development from specification through commercialization
 * Design and develop L2 functionality, including DL and UL channel configuration, data-plane and call flows
 * Implement and optimize fixed and dynamic DL and UL channel schedulers, data-plane paths
 * Interface with NodeB Layer 3 (RRC) and Layer 1 (PHY) components
 * Develop real-time-sensitive, multi-core, and multi-threaded software for the NodeB
 * Debug, profile, and optimize software for latency, throughput, and reliability on the target platform