Software Engineer - Sr/Staff - WLAN

Qualcomm
Santa Clara, CA


Company: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Responsibilities:

-Software architecture enhancement using various SW design patterns and writing/re-architecting existing and new software modules
- Write low level SW in embedded systems environment
-Development of best in class Wifi products
-Diagnose Wifi and RF systems performance issues
-Work closely with and support chip designers, h/w board engineers and RF specialists in the lab
- Design, develop, unit test and documentation of the next generation WLAN platforms features.
- Design and develop firmware in small memory footprint processors (that implements WLAN / offload functions from the host processor)
- Optimize the driver for maximum performance
- Resolve and support customer launch and release issues may require travel to customer sites.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

· 2-10 years experience in the following areas

· Embedded driver development

· Writing and rewriting/architecting/implementing new software modules and enhancements

· One or more of programming skills: C/C++/XML

· One or more scripting languages such as Perl, python, shell, etc.

· Object oriented operations/implementation experience in the embedded software environment

· Embedded system and firmware development

· Tools & Other DSP experience, RF test equipment measurements for power, spectrum, and waveform quality in at least one cellular standard

· Debugging embedded software using an in-circuit emulator

· Lauterbach, Trace32, JTAG for an ARM processor

· Power and spectrum signal analysis using IQ capture data

· Digital communications and RF theory in the areas of WIFI, LTE, CDMA, UMTS or GSM is a plus -Work on Firmware in small memory footprint processors

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$151,900.00 - $227,900.00

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 .

Posted 2026-02-22

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