The role involves working as a member of Qualcomm's Modem System Test group, focusing on verifying physical layer and protocol requirements for 5G/4G cellular technologies. The candidate will develop and execute advanced test methodologies to validate system-level performance across the mobile protocol stack. Collaboration with a multi-discipline team will be essential for integrating and commercializing 5G products. The position also requires analyzing specifications and optimizing system performance based on data from lab and live networks.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Background or coursework in Digital communications systems, Signal Processing, RF propagation, CDMA, OFDM, and telecommunications.
• Understanding of Physical layer procedures such as signal detection, channel estimation, and link adaptation.
• Familiarity with air interface performance analysis and optimization.
• Exposure to commercial test simulators and test systems for wireless product verification.
• Experience with GCF, PTCRB, or carrier certification requirements.
• Understanding of software development and testing concepts for wireless handsets.
• Exposure to programming in Java, Python, and shell scripting.

• Verify physical layer and protocol requirements for complex digital modem products.
• Define, develop, and execute advanced test methodologies for system-level performance validation.
• Analyze 3GPP/Carrier device specifications and correlate them with modem system/software requirements.
• Develop and execute test strategies and test plans.
• Investigate and triage modem stack issues.
• Define modem Key Performance Indicators and conduct performance evaluations.
• Optimize system performance based on analysis of data from lab and live networks.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to integrate, test, certify, and commercialize 5G products.

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