Senior Engineer - WLAN

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

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

Qualcomm has been instrumental in driving the communication revolution which has touched every aspect of our modern life.

The Wireless R&D (WR&D) in Bengaluru is working to advance the state of the art in WLAN communications by developing novel technology enhancements for inclusion in the next generation wireless connectivity for XR and other low latency products.

About The Role ::

We are looking for an individual who is both passionate about software development and has hands on experience with embedded wireless development.

The role requires an engineer with good knowledge of WLAN specifications, motivated about delivery of high-quality software with data driven software development and prototyping approach.

Knowledge of Qualcomm WLAN products (on either of mobile, XR, access point architecture) is desired. Experience of applying of machine learning technology in wireless domain would be a plus.

The current role requires

(1) WLAN specification knowledge. Understanding of QC WLAN architecture is a desired.

(2) Design and coding experience in multi-threaded embedded platform

(3) Work with various stakeholders across Systems and Test charter to steer prototyping efforts

(4) Ability to analyze, diagnose system level issues and explore various algorithms.

(5) Exhibit self-learning and continuous passion for exploring

Minimal Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in communication engineering, computer science, or related field.

- 3+ years experience designing & developing high quality software

- 3+ years experience with Programming and debugging in C, Python.

- Demonstrated experience in understanding legacy software systems and collaborating with cross functional teams during software development lifecycle

- In depth understanding of algorithms, data structure, embedded software architecture

- Strong knowledge of networking concepts (e.g. routing), especially on Linux and socket programming.

- Proven hands-on experience and debugging skills in lab-based work environment.

- Good communication skills both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Masters degree in communication, computer science or relevant stream

- Experience with wireless family of protocols (Wi-Fi, BT) theory and practice a plus

- Experience in deriving software requirements from system specification and design to implementation to delivery

- Experience in ideation leading to patent filing

- Understanding of Hostapd, Supplicant, Android WLAN APIs is a plus

- 1+ years experience with application of ML algorithms to solve problems

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