Associate Engineer - WLAN Firmware
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 30
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
The WLAN Firmware team at Qualcomm develops firmware solutions for next-generation Wi-Fi chipsets across embedded wireless platforms. The work spans IEEE 802.11 standards including Wi-Fi 6 (11ax) and Wi-Fi 7 (11be), covering MAC/PHY features, performance and power optimization, and interoperability. As an Associate Engineer, you will design, develop, debug, and validate WLAN firmware modules in C/C++ alongside driver, hardware, systems, and test teams, and help resolve customer-reported issues.
What you will do
- Develop and maintain WLAN firmware modules in C/C++ for embedded wireless SoCs.
- Participate in feature development for IEEE 802.11 standards including Wi-Fi 6 (11ax) and Wi-Fi 7 (11be).
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging of firmware components.
- Analyze and resolve firmware, protocol, interoperability, and performance issues.
- Work with driver, systems, and validation teams to bring up and validate wireless features.
- Investigate customer-reported issues and provide timely fixes.
- Support firmware performance tuning, power optimization, and stability improvements.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to firmware design discussions.
- Develop debug tools, logs, and automation scripts to improve development efficiency.
- Document design, implementation, and validation results.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++.
- Understanding of data structures, operating systems, and computer architecture.
- Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development concepts.
- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals and wireless communication.
- Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.
- Passion for wireless technologies and continuous learning.
- Ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Effective collaboration with global engineering teams.
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of Wi-Fi standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
- Exposure to RTOS, Linux kernel, or embedded software development.
- Understanding of WLAN MAC/PHY concepts, power management, and protocol behavior.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
- Familiarity with firmware debugging tools, JTAG, logic analyzers, or protocol analyzers.
- Exposure to WLAN performance, coexistence, power, or connectivity testing
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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