Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer
Job Description
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 5 years of progressive experience
- Design, driver development, integration, test, debug, validation of real-time embedded software
- Embedded RTOS, embedded systems, embedded microcontroller firmware
- Communication protocols and platforms for wireless chipsets
- Knowledge of 3G, 4G, 5G, AI technologies
- Platform development and debugging
- Process improvement for software development
- Customer issue support and input to project planning
- Engineering documentation and technical specifications
- Active participation in design reviews and project meetings
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants
- Competitive benefits package
Job Posting End Date
2025-07-31
This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the design, driver development, integration, test, debugging and validation of real time embedded software, embedded RTOS environment, embedded systems, embedded microcontroller firmware, communication protocols and platforms for wireless chipsets including features enabled by 3G, 4G, 5G, AI and/or other current and future technologies. Develops and debugs platforms in-addition to on target development. Identify, evaluate and implement tools and processes to continually improve the software development process. Provides support on customer issues and requirements to Software Application Engineers by providing input to project planning and timescales. Creates engineering documentation for intellectual property, prepares technical specifications and requirements. Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.
*Telecommuting may be permitted. When not telecommuting, must report to Qualcomm’s office location(s) in Boulder, CO.
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field. Will also accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and five (5) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.
Pay range & Benefits:
$100,200.00 - $150,200.00/year
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. You can review more details about our US benefits at: https://www.qualcomm.com/company/careers/benefits
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