Modem Systems Engineer
$104,000 - $156,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 9 September 2026 by the employer.
This role focuses on modem algorithm design, machine learning, and WWAN radio design.
About the role
This role involves high-level architecture studies, modem algorithm design, and application of machine learning to WWAN radio design and verification.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-level architecture studies.
- Design and develop modem algorithms.
- Apply machine learning to WWAN radio design.
- Implement power-efficient designs.
- Perform verification and commercialization activities.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with problem-solving, applied mathematics, statistical skills, and programming background.
- Master's degree in EE, ECE, CS, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or other areas incorporating strong probability, machine learning, statistics, and linear algebra.
- Academic project or industry experience in Communication theory, Applied mathematics & Statistics, Machine Learning, Convex Optimizations, Numerical Analysis, Signal Processing, Information Theory, Channel Coding, or Statistical Learning.
- Ability to program effectively in C/C++, Python, and/or Matlab.
- Experience with key machine learning tools/libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras) and neural network architectures.
- Up to 4 years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Nice to have
- Up to 2 years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
Skills: modem algorithm design, machine learning, WWAN radio design, communication theory, signal processing, systems engineering
This role has been open 35 days — well below the 55-day median for Hardware Systems Engineering roles.
Hardware Systems Engineering · SOC Architecture
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Open roles in category
107
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Median days open
55 d
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Median salary
$212k
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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 (107 roles · 28 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 22 | 107 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 715 | 6140 · 145 employers |
| Median days open | 40 d | 55 d (−15 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $212k |
Skills observed across this category: modem algorithm design, machine learning, WWAN radio design, communication theory, signal processing, systems engineering
Who's hiring in this category
- AMD · 29 open roles · median 55 d
- Qualcomm (this employer) · 21 open roles · median 43 d
- NVIDIA · 16 open roles · median 74 d
- Intel Corporation · 7 open roles · median 42 d
- Mobileye · 4 open roles · median 22 d
- Apple · 3 open roles · median 14 d
How we counted: 107 open Hardware Systems Engineering (SOC Architecture) roles from 28 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 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.