Senior Engineer - Cellular Technologies

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular TechnologiesGeneral Summary: Over the past thirty years, the Systems Research Department of Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s Wireless Research and Development, based in San Diego, California, conceived of key innovations in wireless communication systems including CDMA, LTE, NR, HetNets, Small Cells, CV2X, and Wi-Fi 802.11. We are looking for innovative engineers who develop deep understanding of problems through thoughtful data-driven analysis and then shepherd the solutions through the lab to real world deployment. Success requires developing an end-to-end view of systems across layers and across disciplines, and then helping to bring solutions through the lab to become real-world technologies and products.The job function includes active participation and contribution to Qualcomm's Research systems engineering activities related to the evolution of 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi radio technologies, as well as end-to-end systems solutions and cross-layer optimizations for positioning, RF sensing, Metaverse/XR, wearables, automotive and mission critical applications. These activities include research on , system architecture, protocols, virtualization, disaggregated RAN, machine learning, security, perception technologies, sensor fusion, distributed computing and cloud EDGE computing. Candidates will perform theoretical analysis, computer aided analysis, regular active participation in design and review sessions, contribution to QUALCOMM's IP portfolio, systems support for implementation, technical contributions towards proprietary or public air interface specifications being developed in 3GPP and IEEE 802.11, and participation in working groups of standards organizations including IEEE, 3GPP, ETSI, ORAN and the Metaverse Standards Forum.Candidates should possess Digital/Wireless Communications experience (e.g. Information theory, Coding theory, signal processing, optimization, or machine learning). Ideally, candidates should have demonstrated skills in design of communications simulation tools, programming skills in C/C/Python/MATLAB, and familiarity with Win/Linux computing platforms. Additional skills, knowledge and experiences in the following areas are a plus: 3GPP or IEEE standards; RAN (LTE/NR/WLAN) protocol design, modem algorithms design; Interference and mobility management; Deep neural network model design and training, data-driven design, perception technologies including 6DoF, IMU and visual processing, sensor fusion. Solid understanding of deep learning theory, linear algebra, statistics, digital signal processing, statistical signal processing, information theory, optimization, and wireless communications.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORPhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineer, or related field. 2+ years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems. 1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor and/or embedded software industry experience.Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Leverages knowledge of cellular technologies to research, design, standardize, implement, optimize, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN (or cellular) air interfaces, modem technologies, and related core network. Designs, optimizes, and implements wireless systems and modems. Collaborates with team members to develop high quality and high capability air interface and modems with high performance (e.g., capacity, coverage, throughput, latency, power consumption) and acceptable cost. Develops models, code, tests and/or simulations to design or verify components. Assists with the integration of architecture and systems into a standard, chipset, platform, or product. Writes detailed technical documentation (e.g., feature, component, and design descriptions) for projects.Level of Responsibility: Works under supervision. Decision-making may affect 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. 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