Intern 5G Protocol Testing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering
General Summary:
Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, driving breakthroughs that enable advanced connectivity across mobile, automotive, IoT, compute, and next-generation connected experiences. The Modem System Test team plays a critical role in validating modem features, network behavior, and data performance across Qualcomm's industry-leading modem platforms. We are seeking a motivated engineer to join the Modem System Test (MST) team in San Diego. In this role, you will contribute to building and validating end-to-end data features, protocols, and system performance across mobile, automotive, IoT, broadband platforms supporting 6G/5G modem, WiFi 7/8, ethernet and related data technologies. You will work across layers of the protocol stack and collaborate closely with cross-functional Software, Systems and Hardware teams to ensure high-quality product readiness for global deployment.
The ideal candidate is curious about emerging technologies, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a collaborative technical environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a proactive, hands-on approach to testing and lab-based work.
Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for validating end-to-end functionality and system level performance for modem networking and data protocol features. Core responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute system-level test strategies, methodologies, and test plans for data features and use cases.
• Define key data performance indicators and evaluate system performance, including CPU/NPU performance towards close-end Edge-AI models, and optimize based on data from conducted, radiated, and live 6G/5G network testing.
• Analyze 3GPP specifications, carrier requirements and customer specifications, translating them into robust validation scenarios and test coverage.
• Perform log analysis, debugging, and root cause investigation of failures across lab and field environments.
• Support feature integration, certification, and commercialization of global products.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of wireline, Ethernet, and wireless data protocols, including RLP, PPP, TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, NAT, 464XLAT, VLAN, and 802.11ac/ax/ad.
• Knowledge of IP telephony and multimedia protocols such as SIP/SDP, RTP, IMS, and related network security concepts including IPSec, EAP, TLS, and WPA2.
• Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, embedded operating systems, object-oriented programming, and core algorithms.
• Exposure to air-interface performance analysis, TCP/IP analysis, packet tracing tools, protocol debugging, and system optimization.
• Programming or scripting experience in one or more languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or shell scripting on UNIX/Linux/Windows platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application to digital communications is a plus.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$89,000.00 - $133,600.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
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