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5G Cellular Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$168K - $222K/yr

## Staff 5G Cellular Systems EngineerSan Diego, California, United States of AmericaApply NowFind out ... Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies**General Summary:**This individual ...

Develop and assess cellular protocol implementations across 3G, LTE, and 5G environments. * Perform software engineering activities including design, coding, integration, debugging, and maintenance ...

Develop and assess cellular protocol implementations across 3G, LTE, and 5G environments. * Perform software engineering activities including design, coding, integration, debugging, and maintenance ...

Develop and assess cellular protocol implementations across 3G, LTE, and 5G environments. * Perform software engineering activities including design, coding, integration, debugging, and maintenance ...

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Staff 5G Cellular Systems Engineer San Diego, California, United States of America Cellular Tec[...]

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees

$168K - $222K/yr

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Posted 10 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead, plan, and perform the design, implementation, and validation of cellular technologies and components.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance air interface and modem solutions that meet industry standards and customer requirements.

  • Use proprietary tools and simulation platforms to analyze network performance, develop solutions, and improve 5G network efficiency.


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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

## Staff 5G Cellular Systems EngineerSan Diego, California, United States of AmericaApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID3095145## **Company:**Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.## **Job Area:**Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies**General Summary:**This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements, and performs the complex responsibility of the design, implementation, and validation of state-of-the-art cellular technologies across a broad set of technology prototypes, standards, specifications, products, or components within a product. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop high quality and high capability air interface and modems with high performance (e.g., capacity, coverage, throughput, latency, power consumption) that meet and exceed industry standards and customer requirements. Leverages knowledge of cellular technologies to research, design, standardize, implement, optimize, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN (or cellular) air interfaces, modem technologies, and related core networks. Designs, optimizes, and implements wireless systems and modems. Develops models, code, tests and/or simulations to design or verify components. Assists with the integration of architecture and systems into a standard, chipset, platform, or product. Uses proprietary tools, such as Qualcomm’s QXDM, to analyze current handsets and network infrastructures as well as accurately measure existing and potential 5G network performance. Uses in-house simulation platforms written in third party languages in combination with network traffic data to develop solutions and improve 5G network performance and efficiency. Develops white-papers, technical memos, new technology training documents, and detailed technical presentations. Supports development and evaluation of infrastructure vendor RFPs for 5G/LTE/Wi-Fi networks. Mentors and shares knowledge with junior team members. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan. \*Telecommuting Permitted\*Will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and seven (7) years of progressive experience in a related occupation.Pay Range: $168,961.00 - $222,500.00/year**Applicants**: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).**To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies**: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.**EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.**Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985