The Modem Software Engineer role at Qualcomm focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing real-time embedded software for the modem subsystem. The team is dedicated to advancing cellular connectivity through innovative firmware solutions across various platforms, including smartphones and IoT devices. This position emphasizes AI-native development practices, integrating AI tools to enhance software delivery and debugging processes. Engineers will work closely with hardware and systems teams to ensure high-quality firmware that meets strict performance constraints.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a 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 is preferred.

• Design, implement, and optimize real-time embedded modem software across protocol layers, drivers, and platform services.
• Apply rigorous data-structure and algorithm design to build efficient, scalable firmware components.
• Own end-to-end feature delivery including requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Pioneer AI-native development practices within the team and integrate AI coding agents into daily workflows.
• Build and maintain AI-assisted tooling for code review, static analysis, test synthesis, and automated crash/log triage.
• Debug and root-cause complex issues on target hardware using AI-assisted analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, test, and integration teams to deliver production-quality modem firmware.
• Contribute to code reviews, design reviews, and continuous improvement of engineering standards.

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