As a Modem Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be part of the Modem Systems Software team, which focuses on developing low-level firmware and protocol software for cellular connectivity across various devices. The role emphasizes designing, developing, and optimizing real-time embedded software while integrating AI-assisted development workflows. You will work closely with hardware and systems teams to ensure high-quality modem firmware delivery. This position requires a strong understanding of embedded systems and a commitment to pioneering AI-native engineering practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong command of data structures and algorithms with the ability to reason about time and space complexity.
• Deep understanding of operating systems concepts including scheduling, concurrency, and memory management.
• Proven programming proficiency in modern C/C++ including performance optimization and cache-aware design.
• Experience with embedded software on DSP and Arm architectures.

• Design, implement, and optimize real-time embedded modem software across protocol layers, drivers, and platform services.
• Own end-to-end feature delivery including requirements, architecture, implementation, and maintenance.
• Pioneer AI-native development practices within the team by integrating AI coding agents into daily workflows.
• Build and maintain AI-assisted tooling for code review, static analysis, and automated crash/log triage.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, test, and integration teams to deliver production-quality modem firmware.

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