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Software Engineer - Modem

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/30/2026

Compensation

$104,000 - $156,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

As a Qualcomm Modem Technology Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, verifying, validating, and commercializing Wireless WAN modem air interface software. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality modem IP that meets industry and customer requirements. This role focuses on applying modem knowledge to assist in the implementation of multi-RAT technologies and developing test cases to validate designs. You will also write technical documentation for Modem Tech software projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field is preferred.
  • 1+ year of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
  • 1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor, and/or embedded software industry experience.
  • 6+ months of WWAN modem development specific experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design, implementation, verification, validation, and commercialization of Wireless WAN modem air interface technologies software.
  • Support the transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software implementation of a multi-RAT from industry specifications.
  • Apply knowledge of RF and/or WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications to assist in the implementation of shared resources of a multi-mode modem.
  • Develop models and simulations to design well-defined components.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop a modem IP that meets industry and customer requirements.
  • Develop test cases to test and verify designs for well-defined components.
  • Write technical documentation and feature descriptions for Modem Tech software projects.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

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