Software Infrastructure Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies Software

General Summary:

The Wireless R&D group is focused on developing a Test Base Station (TBS) for verification of QCT mobile chipset functionality. We are seeking a software engineer for an exciting opportunity to collaborate in the implementation and verification of complex wireless systems. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse, experienced team developing a wide range of solutions including design and support of user-facing features for the 5G TBS product. Sophisticated multi-thread software is written in Python3 and implemented as a Linux service. Fast paced development is supported by Continuous Integration processes and systems.

Tasks performed by software infra engineers on the TBS team include:

• Manage configuration and system state of the product spanning multiple Linux servers and custom hardware platform

• Communication and sequencing of start-up and control of modules / subsystem

• Backend REST API development, evolution, and support

• Control and status monitoring of custom hardware platform

The ideal candidate would have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

• 1+ years experience in Object Oriented software design/development.

• 1+ years demonstrated experience with advanced Python 3.10+ OO subsystem/library development

• Operating system fundamentals including parallel programming with processes/threads

• Understanding of network concepts and IP based messaging

• Linux command line experience

• Familiarity with industry standard software development and debugging tools (IDEs, build systems, git).

• Strong communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Software application development lifecycle

• Familiarity with asynchronous, concurrent programming in Python using asyncio

• Experience with embedded OS solutions such as Yocto

• Familiarity with front-end and back-end web development and tools

• Familiarity with modern C++ (17/20/23)

• Experience with data analytics to drive tradeoff decisions

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies Wireless WAN Modem Software knowledge to assist in the design, standardization, implementation, verification, validation, and commercialization of Wireless WAN (or cellular) air interfaces, modem technologies, and related core network.

• Assists in the design, optimization, and implementation of software for wireless systems and modems.

• Collaborates with team members to develop high quality and high capability air interface and modems with high performance (e.g., capacity, coverage, throughput, latency, power consumption) and acceptable cost.

• Designs products that meet customer requirements and standards

• Develops unit test cases to test/verify code for a well-defined component and assists with the integration of software into a platform or product.

• Writes technical documentation and feature descriptions for projects to guide users to implement output.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works under supervision.

• Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.

• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.

• Tasks consist of a limited number of steps and can be referenced using directions or manuals.

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

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Pay range:

$87,000.00 - $145,000.00

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!

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