About This Role
Developing a Test Base Station (TBS) for verifying QCT mobile chipset functionality is the focus of this software engineering role. It offers an exciting opportunity to implement and verify complex wireless systems as part of a diverse, experienced team. The role involves creating cutting-edge features for 5G and 6G wireless technologies for the 5G/6G TBS product.
Responsibilities
- Own 5G/6G Radio Access Network (RAN) Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) responsibilities
- Drive 3GPP 5G/6G feature development from specification through commercialization
- Design and develop L2 functionality, including DL and UL channel configuration, data-plane and call flows
- Implement and optimize fixed and dynamic DL and UL channel schedulers, data-plane paths
- Interface with NodeB Layer 3 (RRC) and Layer 1 (PHY) components
- Develop real-time-sensitive, multi-core, and multi-threaded software for the NodeB
- Debug, profile, and optimize software for latency, throughput, and reliability on the target platform
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in SW design and development with the C++ programming language, or strong C programming with familiarity in object-oriented concepts
- Experience with the full software development life cycle
- Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G specifications
- Acumen to read and understand the 3GPP specifications and translate them to requirements
- Familiarity with developing and working in a Linux environment
- Knowledge of multi-core, multi-threaded programming, and associated OS concepts
- Familiarity with industry-standard software development and debugging tools (IDEs, build systems, git, gdb)
- Familiarity with AI based tools/agentic workflows to improve work productivity
- Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional distributed teams
Nice to have:
- Hands-on experience in designing and developing LTE/5G L2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) or RAN software
- Experience with real-time scheduling, DPDP, or performance tuning on multi-core platforms
- Familiarity with modern C++ (17/20/23)
- Hands-on Python experience
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus)
- Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play
About the Company
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is focused on developing a Test Base Station (TBS) for verification of QCT mobile chipset functionality. It develops cutting edge features for 5G and 6G wireless technologies for the 5G/6G TBS product.