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The Modem RF Systems team is looking for a candidate to work on RF systems architectural design, radio transceiver specifications analysis, and SW/FW algorithm design in Qualcomm radio transceiver systems team.\nThe successful candidate will:\nDevelop IC specifications and system algorithms working with ASIC designers and System Engineers. \nBring up complex system level features co-working with the eco-system.\nInteract closely with RF systems, RFIC, and SW team to analyze different aspect of a radio systems.\nSustain efforts for on-going chip designs including spreadsheet/Matlab analysis.\nSupport Applications Engineering team to solve complex RF System issues seen on customer platforms.\nPresent to technical audiences and write technical reports. \nContribute to chipset integration of HW/SW/Firmware.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 3+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineer, or related field.\n5+ years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.\n1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.\n1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor and/or embedded software industry experience.\nKnowledge of cellular radio/3GPP standards (GSM, UMTS, LTE, LTE-A, 5G NR FR1, 5G NR FR2) is a plus\nExperience using and automating mobile standards test equipment is a plus\nExperience in Python and/or MATLAB, ADS, HFSS simulation tools is a plus\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nPassion for learning and intellectual curiosity\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to efficiently interact with multiple teams.\nIndustry experience in one or more areas:\nCellular transceiver architectures, RF front-end architectures, cellular handset design, RF circuit design, system modeling and mitigation of RF impairments, PA system design and efficiency enhancement techniques, Synthesizer design, RF coexistence management across multiple radio technologies, electromagnetics, microwave theory, signal processing, millimeter wave communications, Communications theory, Control Systems theory.\nQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.\nEEO 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.\nQualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.\nPay rangeand Other Compensation & Benefits :\n$155,400.00 - $233,200.00The 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. 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