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Sr Wireless Systems Engineer

Bridgewater, NJ · On-site

$122K - $183K/yr

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular ... Research, design, and develop advanced wireless communication systems for 6G * Design and optimize ...

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Sr Wireless Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies General Summary: Over the past 40 ... communications. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a ...

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Compiler Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Compiler Toolchain Software General Summary ... Qualcomm's Hexagon DSP delivering rich performance for machine learning, wireless communication ...

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Software Engineer - Modem

San Diego, CA

$104K - $156K/yr

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem ... Assists in the transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software implementation ...

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Sr. Modem Power Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $152K/yr

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Software ... wireless test equipment (e.g., Keysight, R&S, Anritsu) is a plus * Effective communication and ...

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Software Engineer - Modem

San Diego, CA · On-site

$104K - $156K/yr

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem ... Assists in the transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software implementation ...

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Sr Wireless Systems Engineer

Sr Wireless Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

Bridgewater, NJ • On-site

$122K - $183K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Qualcomm rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 188 rated software companies

Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies
General Summary:
Over the past 40 years, the Systems Research Department of Qualcomm Technologies Inc.'s Wireless Research and Development has conceived key innovations in wireless communication systems, including 3G CDMA, 4G LTE, 5G NR, and Wi-Fi 802.11, and is now driving the evolution toward 6G. We are seeking innovative engineers who develop a deep understanding of complex problems through thoughtful, data-driven analysis and then shepherd solutions from the lab to real-world deployment. This role focuses on end-to-end system design, standardization, and performance optimization for cellular technologies, with increasing emphasis on AI/ML-driven wireless innovation. The candidate will contribute to the research, design, and development of advanced wireless features across the PHY, MAC, and network layers, including system modeling, algorithm design, and standardization contributions within 3GPP.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Wireless Systems Design & Development
    • Research, design, and develop advanced wireless communication systems for 6G
    • Design and optimize PHY/MAC layer algorithms, system architectures, and protocols
    • Perform system-level modeling, simulations, and performance evaluations
    • Develop and apply AI/ML algorithms for wireless communication systems, including
  • Standardization & Technology Innovation
    • Contribute to 3GPP standardization efforts (RAN1, RAN2, RAN4)
    • Develop technical proposals, simulation studies, and supporting documentation
    • Analyze standards specifications and translate them into system designs
    • Collaborate across teams to drive innovations from concept to commercialization

Required Skills
  • Strong background in wireless communications and signal processing
  • Deep understanding of cellular systems (LTE, NR) and 3GPP standards
  • Experience with system-level design, simulation, and performance analysis
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or equivalent tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals
  • Experience applying AI/ML to wireless communications or networking problems

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science)

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$122,500.00 - $183,700.00
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.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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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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Company size

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Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985

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