Job Description

Company:

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

We are looking for motivated Software Engineers to join the Qualcomm Infrastructure Wi-Fi Connectivity group, to be part of defining the next generation WLAN products including cutting edge WLAN applications (powered by AI in some cases). As part of this group, you will be responsible for:

• Work with a highly skilled application development team to innovate, architect and develop next gen WLAN applications
• Software architecture and design for WLAN features in embedded platforms
• Working with multiple cross-functional driver teams in feature architecture, defining kernel/user software interfaces
• Work with connectivity technologies (Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6/6e, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth etc.)
• Work with the largest Wi-Fi AP vendors in the world to develop and launch tomorrow’s next-gen Wi-Fi products
• Knowledge of wired/wireless technologies and IP networking is highly desirable, but not necessary

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:

• 3-5 years’ experience with Programming Language such as C, C++
• Exposure or experience working with Networking protocols/Embedded Systems
• Some form of Linux based user-space application development
• C, C++ and python programming skills
• Device Drivers, Embedded Software
• Networking drivers and protocol stacks
• Multi-threading and Linux kernel internals
• Linux based user-space application development
• Artificial Intelligence

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.

•    Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.

•    Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems.

•    Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.

•    Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code. 

•    Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.

•    Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.

Level of Responsibility:

•    Works independently with minimal supervision.

•    Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.    

•    Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.

•    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

•    Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).

•    Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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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.

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