Modem Software and System Engineer

Nuvia

Nuvia

San Diego, CA, USA
USD 114,855-155,400 / year
Posted on Jun 17, 2025

Job Description

Job Posting Date

2025-06-16


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Software Engineering

General Summary:

This individual possesses the solid engineering fundamentals and understanding with some supervision in the application of Modem Software knowledge to assist in the design, implementation, verification, validation, and commercialization of the Wireless WAN (or cellular) core network and data connectivity software solutions on our modem. Assists in the implementation & verification of core network and connectivity aspects of our cellular modem. Assists in addressing modem project engineering functions in order to deliver world-class modem solutions. Develops unit test cases to test/verify code. The individual works on performance profiling the modem software and optimizing various aspects of this. Helps enhance the security of the stack, preventing unauthorized access to the software or debug capabilities, as well as software enhancements to make the software more robust and less vulnerable to malicious attacks. Collaborates with team members to design products and weigh tradeoff against requirements. Writes technical documentation and feature descriptions for Modem SW projects. Participates at design reviews and project meetings.

Will also accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.

*Telecommuting may be permitted. When not telecommuting, must report to Qualcomm’s office location(s) in San Diego, CA .*

Pay Range: $114,855.00 - $155,400.00

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