Senior Software Engineer, Networking Software Systems

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Company:

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

## Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

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As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

General Summary:

Work as part of a networking and wireless engineering team on tasks that consistently push the boundaries of performance, intelligence, and scalability. You will be working on advanced networking protocols, WiFi wireless systems, AI/ML-based traffic optimization, Linux-based data path solutions, and other features across our wireless access point and connectivity platforms. You will tackle challenges related to secure and high-performance wireless connectivity, intelligent network management, and the integration of AI/ML into real-world networking systems. If designing the intelligent, high-performance networks of the future excites you, then we share a common goal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

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Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.

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PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in software feature development with a focus on networking, wireless technologies using C and C++programming languages.
• Understanding of Linux kernel internals and hands-on experience with low-level kernel programming, including writing and modifying network device drivers.
• Solid knowledge of core networking protocols including TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/ARP/DHCP, and familiarity with the Linux network stack.
• Experience with WiFi/wireless LAN protocols and Ethernet device drivers is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience developing and integrating AI/ML models and algorithms for networking applications is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of L2/L3/L4 packet forwarding schemes such as bridging/routing/OpenVSwitch/DPDK/VPP would help you stand out from others.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$134,500.00 - $201,700.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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