Job Description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

Before there were smartphones or smart cities, before autonomous cars or 360 virtual reality videos, there was our technology. Headquartered in San Diego, for over 30 years Qualcomm’s inventions have inspired others to make the impossible, possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is inventing the technologies of an intelligently connected future, spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard, and collaborating with industry leaders in the wireless value chain to make this future a commercial reality. 

Qualcomm's Government Technologies (QGOV) division develops special products based on its wireless terrestrial and satellite communication technologies for the military, federal, local, and foreign governments. As an Embedded Software/Software in Test Engineer, you will support government-sponsored research, development, integration, and testing of such systems, including adaptation and extension of commercial systems to novel applications and environments, as well as internal development efforts. The individual will work on a variety of projects crossing multiple disciplines from across the company to deliver timely results to Customers. You will be responsible for working closely with other engineering disciplines to design, develop, automate, document, and execute tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Employees must be willing to travel occasionally and work well with others in a technical, global environment. Openings are available in San Diego, CA, and Boulder, CO.

When applying, you should specify if you'd like to be considered for Embedded Software, Software in Test, or both. By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our many 2023 Qualcomm QGOV positions. It is important to note that this is not a job posting for a specific role. We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be U.S. citizen
• Graduating with bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field no later than July 2023
• 1+ years’ experience with programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
  
  

Embedded Software | Successful candidates will have academic project experience in at least one or more of the following areas:

• Experience with real-time embedded software development
• Experience with cellular systems, including devices and applications for voice and data, and associated test equipment and tools
• Understanding of communications systems including both physical and upper layers
• Basic familiarity with development tools such as Git and Gerrit.
• Basic familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, IDEs, and gdb
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing
• Experience with software vulnerability analysis, familiarity with IDA Pro or similar tools
  
  

Software In Test | Successful Candidates Will Have Academic Project Experience In At Least One Or More Of The Following Areas

• Test Automation framework design and development using Python
• Test design, development, automation, execution, documentation, and debug
• Experience with cellular systems, including devices and applications for voice and data, and associated test equipment and tools
• Understanding of communications systems including both physical and upper layers
• Experience evaluating wireless communications systems through drive tests, logging and post analysis
• Application layer protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP) and network and socket communications
• Mobile platform operating systems including Linux, Android, and iOS
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, Jenkins, Testlink and Docker
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with Database Management Software
• 1+ year of experience with API
• 1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization
  
  

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicates issues with team lead and peers
• Adapts to changes and setbacks in order to meet deadlines
• Communicates with project lead to provide status and information about impending obstacles
• Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives
• Gathers, integrates, and interprets information specific to a module or sub-block of code from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues and find solutions
• Collaborates with individuals within domain to complete the team's work
• Stays focused and deals with setbacks in a timely manner
• Seeks out learning opportunities to increase own knowledge and skill
• Completes assigned coding tasks to specifications on time without significant errors or bugs
• Resolves straightforward software issues and bugs within a reasonable amount of time
• Actively seeks answers for new challenges
• Prioritizes project deadlines and deliverables with close supervision
• Is receptive to others' suggestions about ways in which a problem can be addressed differently
• Escalates technical issues to an appropriate party (e.g., project lead, colleagues)
• Networks with colleagues within domain to gain insight, ideas, and connections
  
  

Level Of Responsibility

• Working under close supervision
• Taking responsibility for own work and making decisions with limited impact; Impact of decisions is readily apparent; errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct)
• Using verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area
• Completing most tasks with multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework
• Exercising some creativity to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances
• Using deductive problem solving to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required
  
  

The Responsibilities Of This Role Do Not Include

• Financial accountability (e.g., does not involve budgeting responsibility)
• Influence over key organizational decisions
• Role in strategic planning.
  
  

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.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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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.

Pay Range

$88,000.00 - $132,000.00

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