Engineer/ Senior Engineer - Modem Software Framework (5G & AI)
$103,600 - $155,400 USD yearly
Originally posted 29 April 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 24 September 2026.
About the role
As a member of the Modem Software Framework team, you will design and develop modem software that powers 5G NR connectivity across the Snapdragon chipset portfolio. You will work with a custom scripting language to dynamically reconfigure the modem in response to real-time network conditions, device states, and AI-driven optimization signals.
What you'll do
- Design and develop modem software powering 5G NR connectivity across Snapdragon platforms. - Work with a custom scripting language to dynamically reconfigure the modem based on real-time network conditions, device states, and AI-driven optimization signals. - Architect software frameworks that enable OEM and operator partners to deliver 5G experiences.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Communication, or a related field. - 1-2 years of academic or industry experience in C/C++ and Python. - Foundational understanding of embedded systems or real-time operating systems.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics/Communication. - Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as QuRT, FreeRTOS, or Zephyr. - Object-oriented design and implementation skills. - Exposure to 5G NR / LTE modem concepts or wireless protocol stacks. - Familiarity with AI/ML fundamentals and interest in applying machine learning to modem optimization such as adaptive scheduling or predictive resource management. - Understanding of scripting or domain-specific languages for system configuration. - Experience with debugging and performance profiling in embedded environments.
Skills: modem software, 5G NR connectivity, Snapdragon chipset, embedded systems, real-time operating systems
This role has been open 178 days — well above the 55-day median for Embedded Firmware Engineering roles.
Embedded Firmware Engineering · Systems Software
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Open roles in category
764
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Median days open
55 d
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Median salary
$169k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Qualcomm | All employers we track in this specialty (764 roles · 84 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 126 | 764 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 739 | 6277 · 144 employers |
| Median days open | 54 d | 55 d (−1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $169k |
Skills observed across this category: modem software, 5G NR connectivity, Snapdragon chipset, embedded systems, real-time operating systems
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm (this employer) · 126 open roles · median 54 d
- Micron Technology · 65 open roles · median 88 d
- AMD · 63 open roles · median 40 d
- NVIDIA · 60 open roles · median 58 d
- Lattice Semiconductor · 45 open roles · median 45 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 36 open roles · median 32 d
How we counted: 764 open Embedded Firmware Engineering (Systems Software) roles from 84 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 25 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.