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5g-nr jobs in San Diego

$93,400 – $140,000 · Posted 8 days ago

Support large-scale 4G LTE and 5G NR modem validation and software integration by monitoring wireless test infrastructure, performing technical triage and failure analysis, and developing Python-based automation tools and AI-enabled workflows. Analyze logs, crash dumps, and test results to identify issues; develop and execute integration test strategies for functional and system-level validation of MPSS images across platform bring-ups and feature releases.… Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve platform reliability, generate operational metrics, and support on-time delivery of modem release milestones.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
Posted 8 days ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and testing real-time embedded software modules for 5G NR chipsets. Requires 5+ years of embedded C/C++ development on RTOS platforms, with strong DSP and digital signal processing fundamentals (FFT/IFFT, filter design).… Must coordinate with test teams, document systems, and work collaboratively to deliver production-quality wireless communications software.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$109,400 – $164,200 · Posted 13 days ago

Design and develop modem software for 5G NR connectivity across Snapdragon chipsets, using C/C++ and custom scripting languages to dynamically reconfigure modems in response to real-time network conditions and AI-driven signals. Architect next-generation frameworks enabling OEM and operator partners to deliver differentiated 5G experiences.… The role requires strong embedded systems fundamentals, real-time systems knowledge, and familiarity with wireless protocol stacks and machine-learning optimization concepts.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$153,600 – $215,000 · Posted 13 days ago

Lead embedded software and firmware development for Amazon's satellite RF systems, designing and implementing ASIC firmware, command systems, telemetry processing, and autonomous capabilities. Write robust software in Linux and RTOS environments, build hardware interfaces using protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet, and drive security architecture through threat modeling and secure coding practices.… Collaborate with hardware design teams to bring custom silicon from concept through secure bring-up and integration, optimizing for space-grade reliability and production testing.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$114,500 – $171,700 · Posted 13 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and software for 5G-Advanced and early 6G protocol stacks on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset. Work across L1/L2/L3 protocol layers to implement 3GPP-compliant features, develop real-time scheduling and resource management algorithms, and use custom scripting to dynamically reconfigure modems based on network conditions and AI-driven signals.… Requires strong C/C++ embedded systems expertise, real-time OS experience (RTOS), wireless communication principles, and the ability to debug complex field issues and optimize performance in latency-critical environments.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$114,500 – $171,700 · Posted 14 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and real-time embedded software for 5G/6G protocol stacks (L1/L2/L3) on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset, implementing 3GPP-compliant features and real-time scheduling algorithms. Work across protocol layers to develop adaptive algorithms that respond to network conditions and AI-driven optimization signals, and architect frameworks enabling OEM and operator partners to deliver differentiated wireless experiences.… Debug complex field issues using protocol logs and trace tools, write and maintain unit and integration tests, and collaborate with systems, architecture, and hardware teams on modem bring-up and performance optimization. Requires strong C/C++ foundation, deep wireless communication principles knowledge, embedded systems expertise, and familiarity with real-time operating systems.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago
$129,500 – $194,300 · Posted 19 days ago

Qualcomm Research seeks a senior firmware engineer to design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced wireless platforms targeting 6G research prototypes. You will optimize real-time embedded systems across full development lifecycles, collaborate with baseband/RF/hardware teams, and work on signal processing algorithms, device drivers, and hardware platform bring-up.… The role requires proficiency in C/C++, multi-threading, OS fundamentals, and experience with wireless communication systems (5G NR, 802.11), GPUs, DSPs, and complex system debugging.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$114,500 – $171,700 · Posted 23 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and software for 5G-Advanced and early 6G protocol stacks, working across L1/L2/L3 layers to implement 3GPP-compliant features. Develop real-time embedded software on proprietary RTOS (QuRT) with strict latency and throughput constraints, and architect frameworks for resource management and AI-driven optimization.… Collaborate with systems, architecture, and hardware teams on modem integration, performance optimization, and field issue resolution using protocol logs and debugging tools.

San DiegoLast seen 20 days ago
$114,500 – $171,700 · Posted 23 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and software for LTE, 5G-Advanced, and early 6G protocol stacks, implementing 3GPP-compliant features and real-time scheduling algorithms. Develop embedded software on proprietary RTOS (QuRT) with strict latency and throughput constraints, collaborate on modem bring-up and performance optimization, and resolve complex field issues using protocol logs and debugging tools.… The role requires strong C/C++ design skills, deep understanding of wireless communication principles (OFDM, MIMO, channel coding), real-time embedded systems expertise, and familiarity with AI/ML optimization techniques for adaptive modem behavior.

San DiegoLast seen 22 days ago
$103,600 – $155,400 · Posted 1 month ago

Design, develop, and integrate embedded firmware for advanced wireless platforms and 6G research prototypes across the full development lifecycle. Optimize performance in real-time embedded systems, collaborate with RF/baseband/hardware teams, and implement signal processing algorithms on heterogeneous processors.… Requires proficiency in C/C++, multi-threading, OS fundamentals, and experience with wireless communication systems such as 5G NR or 802.11.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$104,000 – $156,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Design, implement, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN modem air interface Radio Access technologies software. Work on multi-RAT (LTE, 5G NR) transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software implementation per 3GPP specifications.… Develop models and simulations, create test cases to validate modem performance (throughput, latency, power consumption), and collaborate with cross-functional teams on modem IP architecture, RFFE design, HW APIs, and co-processor architecture. Write technical documentation and feature descriptions for modem technology software projects.

San DiegoLast seen 24 days ago
Posted 1 month ago

As a Principal/Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will lead a team developing next-generation 5G NR wireless systems, architecting and coding major PHY (L1) features. You will mentor engineers, innovate development processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate 3GPP wireless technology concepts.… The role requires 10+ years of hands-on C/C++ development, 7+ years of 5G/LTE PHY software and algorithm work, 7+ years taking complex software to production, and 5+ years developing for real-time Linux systems.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
Posted 1 month ago

Lead a high-performing team developing next-generation 5G NR PHY (L1) wireless systems, architecting and coding major system features while mentoring software engineers. Require 10+ years of hands-on C/C++ development and 7+ years of PHY/5G/LTE algorithm development experience, with 7+ years taking complex software to production and 5+ years developing real-time Linux systems.… Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, systems design, and test teams to integrate and validate novel 3GPP wireless technology concepts.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
Posted 1 month ago

Lead a team of software engineers developing next-generation 5G NR wireless systems, architecting and coding major system features with a focus on PHY layer (L1) software. Mentor engineers, innovate development processes, and collaborate with systems design and test teams to integrate and validate 3GPP wireless technology concepts.… Requires 10+ years of hands-on C/C++ development, 7+ years of PHY layer 5G/LTE wireless systems experience, 7+ years shipping complex software products, and 5+ years developing real-time Linux systems.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$130,187 – $192,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior engineer designing, implementing, and validating Wireless WAN modem air interface and Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies for multi-RAT systems. Responsible for modem access stratum and RF software design, algorithms, HW/SW co-processor architecture, and transceiver implementation based on 3GPP LTE and 5G NR specifications.… Works across L1/L2/L3 protocol layers, optimizes for performance (throughput, latency, power consumption) and cost (silicon area, calibration complexity), and collaborates with RF and hardware teams on modem IP architecture and shared resource allocation.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$103,600 – $155,400 · Posted 1 month ago

Qualcomm seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate Android and Linux networking software for Snapdragon SOCs across smartphones, PCs, wearables, automotive, and IoT platforms. You will write C/C++ code within AOSP, debug across kernel/HAL/system-service layers, contribute eBPF programs for traffic classification, and develop unit tests.… The role spans cellular (5G/LTE/Satellite), Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, and IMS connectivity stacks, requiring hands-on experience with Linux kernel interfaces, Android platform internals, and cross-layer system debugging.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$104,000 – $116,480 · Posted 1 month ago

This role develops and integrates device platforms with cloud management systems for wireless edge and IoT devices across Tier-1 carrier networks. The engineer will build middleware, APIs, and services; implement device management protocols (TR-069, TR-369/USP, SNMP); perform provisioning, telemetry ingestion, and firmware-over-the-air updates; and conduct end-to-end integration testing in lab environments simulating real-world conditions.… The position requires proficiency in C/C++, Go, or Python on embedded and Linux systems, strong protocol debugging skills (Wireshark, GDB), and hands-on experience with cellular networking standards, REST/gRPC APIs, and remote device management. Success demands close collaboration across distributed teams, carrier certification support, and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware-software-network integration issues independently.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago