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Qualcomm

Senior Modem Technologies Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$128K - $192K/yr

... cellular) modem air interface RAN (Radio access Network) technologies by working on Modem access ... APIs, core systems algorithms and the right HW/SW/co processor architecture. Works on the ...

Apple

RF Modeling Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

In this role, you will be a key member of the RM modeling system engineering team working on modem ... Knowledge of cellular communication standards: 5GNR, 4G LTE. Knowledge of RF systems and design ...

Amazon

Sr. Modem Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

... modem algorithms for wireless communication systems - Work on system architecture, signal ... cellular (4G/5G), WiMAX, 802.11ad, microwave backhaul, DVB-S2 / DVB-C, OR similar broadband ...

Qualcomm

Modem Integration & Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$89K - $133K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering General Summary: As a member of the Modem SW Image Integration & Test (I&T) team, you will be responsible for the integration ...

Apple

RF Modeling Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

In this role, you will be a key member of the RM modeling system engineering team working on modem ... Knowledge of cellular communication standards: 5GNR, 4G LTE. Knowledge of RF systems and design ...

Qualcomm

Modem Integration & Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$89K - $133K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering General Summary: As a member of the Modem SW Image Integration & Test (I&T) team, you will be responsible for the integration ...

Apple Inc.

RF Modeling Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $308K/yr

In this role, you will be a key member of the RM modeling system engineering team working on modem ... cellular and 5G NTN * Perform end-to-end characterization of the RF impairments of the modem ...

Apple Inc.

Cellular PHY Systems Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$122K - $214K/yr

In this role, you will be a key member of the system engineering team working on modem systems features and requirements. Description As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the ...

Apple Inc.

Cellular PHY Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$184K - $324K/yr

In this role, you will be a key member of the system engineering team working on modem systems features and requirements. Description As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the ...

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Senior Modem Technologies Engineer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees
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$128K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies
General Summary:
This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the designing, implementing, verifying, validating, and commercializing of Wireless WAN (or cellular) modem air interface RAN (Radio access Network) technologies by working on Modem access stratum and RF SW design, optimizations & algorithms, modem HW, firmware and systems and with the RFFE team to define and guide the modem IP architecture, RFFE design, HW APIs, core systems algorithms and the right HW/SW/co processor architecture. Works on the transceiver, and HW control and wireless Radio Access Stratum implementation of a multi-RAT (Radio Access Technology) from industry specifications (most notably 3GPP with LTE and 5GNR). Has experience in the WWAN L1/L2/L3 specifications and can efficiently implement the shared resources of a multi-RAT modem. Works closely with other functional groups to develop a cost effective, high quality and high capability modem IP that meets industry and customer requirements with high performance (e.g., throughput, latency, power consumption) and acceptable cost (e.g., silicon area, calibration complexity, code size). Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.
Pay Range: $128,000.00 - $192,000.00/year
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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.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985

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