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Qualcomm’s Location Technology Team is looking for highly motivated embedded software engineers to design and deliver next-generation location solutions for wireless platforms of the future.\nAs a world leader in embedded systems for cellular wireless standards, Qualcomm delivers complete, optimized, high-quality wireless platforms to leading OEMs across multiple market segments. Location technology has become essential to modern living and is central to the wireless user experience. Qualcomm’s advanced GNSS and location technologies are deeply integrated into our chipsets and have been deployed in over one billion mobile devices worldwide, enabling a wide range of consumer and enterprise applications.\nRole Responsibilities\nIn this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, maintenance, and optimization of real-time embedded location software in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class GNSS and location solutions.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.\n• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.\nKey responsibilities include:\nDesign, develop, review, and maintain real-time embedded software in C and assembly language\n\nDevelop software within a multi-threaded architecture, including inter-process communication and multiple SW/FW interfaces\n\nCollaborate with hardware teams to verify hardware features and debug hardware-related issues\n\nCollaborate with systems teams on algorithm development, digital signal processing, and implementation\n\nWork closely with test teams to diagnose and resolve system-level functional and performance issues\n\nContribute to software architecture, system design discussions, and development methodology\n\nOptimize software for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n3-5 years of experience designing, developing, and debugging medium to large-scale real-time embedded systems\n\nStrong programming experience in C\n\nSolid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multi-threaded software design\n\nExperience with ARM-based development and debugging tools (e.g., TRACE32)\n\nStrong software engineering fundamentals and adherence to sound development processes\n\nAbility to work effectively in a team environment and understand end-to-end system goals\n\nBackground in digital signal processing\n\nUnderstanding of GNSS receiver concepts and operation\n\nExperience with GNSS measurement engine receiver design\n\nHands-on experience with GNSS signal acquisition and tracking, including acquisition and tracking loops\n\nFamiliarity with GNSS navigation algorithms, state machines, and optimization techniques\n\nKnowledge of WWAN technologies (WCDMA, LTE, 5G) or other communication protocols\n\nExperience with MATLAB, and/or scripting languages such as Python or Perl\n\nExperience in MIPS profiling, memory optimization, and power optimization\n\nSelf-driven, fast learner with a passion for innovative and scalable software solutions\n\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$134,500.00 - $201,700.00The 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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