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Drive technical innovation, system performance and execution across multiple wireless connectivity products.\nKey Responsibilities\nDefine and drive Wi-Fi MAC firmware and datapath architecture.\nDesign and implement Wi-Fi MAC features for 802.11ax/ac/n platforms.\nDevelop and optimize TX/RX datapaths, packet scheduling, buffer management, and DMA flows.\nDrive power optimization initiatives including TWT, U-APSD, DCVS, and sleep-state management.\nLead root-cause analysis and resolution of connectivity, throughput, latency, coexistence, and power issues.\nStrong experience in debugging FW issues due to MAC HW configurations\nEstablish debugging frameworks, performance instrumentation, and engineering best practices.\nMentor engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.\nRequired Qualifications\nBS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.\n10+ years of wireless networking and embedded firmware development experience.\nStrong expertise in Wi-Fi MAC protocols and architecture.\nDeep understanding of embedded systems, real-time firmware, and networking protocols.\nProficiency in C/C++ and firmware debugging tools.Experience with performance optimization and power management techniques.\n\n Minimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.\n• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.\nExperience with:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)\nOFDMA and MU-MIMO\nTarget Wake Time (TWT)\nBluetooth/Wi-Fi coexistence\nWireless certification and interoperability\nHardware/Firmware co-design\n\nLeadership Expectations\nProvide technical leadership and architectural guidance.\nInfluence cross-functional decisions and technology roadmaps.\nDrive execution, quality, and timely delivery of key milestones.\nMentor and develop engineering talent.\nFoster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.\nApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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