Senior Wireless Modem Software Engineer - 5G & Mobile Systems

  • Qualcomm
  • San Diego, California
  • 09/23/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Engineer to design and optimize advanced wireless and media solutions for 5G, IoT, and mobile platforms. In this role, you will architect, implement, and debug high performance software and/or silicon features, analyze system performance, and drive end to end optimization across modem, RF, and application layers. You will collaborate closely with cross functional global teams to translate product requirements into scalable designs, conduct simulations, code reviews, and lab validation, and ensure carrier grade reliability. This position suits engineers who thrive in an innovative, fast paced environment and want to shape next generation connectivity.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced wireless and media features for 5
  • G, Io
  • T, and mobile platforms
  • Architect scalable software and/or silicon solutions aligned with product requirements
  • Analyze system performance and drive end to end optimization across modem, RF, and application layers
  • Debug complex issues using lab tools, logs, and simulations to ensure carrier grade reliability
  • Collaborate with cross functional global teams including hardware, firmware, and systems engineering
  • Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and contribute to best engineering practices
  • Develop and run simulations, test plans, and validation procedures for new features
  • Document designs, interfaces, and performance results for internal and external stakeholders

Required Skills

  • Wireless communications (4
  • G/5
  • G, LTE, NR)
  • C/C++ programming
  • Embedded systems development
  • System level performance analysis
  • Signal processing fundamentals
  • So
  • C and modem architecture
  • Python or scripting for automation
  • Lab debugging tools and test equipment
  • Version control (e.g., Git)
  • Simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB)