Location Tech/GNSS Software Engineer Staff

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm invites embedded software engineers to join us to be part of the GNSS measurement engine software team, developing Location technologies. Qualcomm GNSS location team works on the architecture, design, implementation, and validation of systems for world class location and navigation technology. The candidate shall work on measurement engine software development to ensure optimum and robust multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS systems. The position entails developing the latest GNSS receivers for a diverse set of use cases including mobile phones, automotive, IOT, wearables, drones, PCs, and precision applications.

In this position, you will be responsible for

Design, develop, review, and maintain embedded code in C/C++ & assembly language

Work in multi-threaded architecture involving inter-process communication, several SW/FW interfaces

Collaborate with Hardware team to verify hardware features and debug hardware issues

Collaborate with Systems team for algorithmic development, digital signal processing and implementation

Collaborate with test team to diagnose and debug system level functional and performance issues.

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.

Background in digital signal processing

6 to 12 years of Strong proficiency in programming with C language. Experience in C++ and using Linked list is a plus.

Knowledge of real-time embedded code design and development, RTOS and multi-threaded SW design.

Knowledge of assembly language programming is a plus.

Should be independent, and fast learning of new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding GNSS receiver concepts and operation is an advantage

Background in GNSS measurement engine receiver design, acquisition, and tracking

Familiarity with QUALCOMM tools is a plus

Experience in MIPS profiling, memory, and power optimization

Experience with ARM development and debugging tools such as TRACE32

Knowledge of WWAN ( WCDMA, LTE, 5G ) and other communication protocols is a plus

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