Engineer, Senior- WLAN Dev
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 14
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Wireless LAN Software team works on Linux WLAN host driver architecture and kernel integration for Qualcomm's next-generation WiFi chipsets (WiFi 6/6E/7). The team operates within the Linux kernel networking stack, integrating with cfg80211, mac80211, nl80211, and platform drivers while collaborating with firmware, hardware, and system teams. This senior engineer role focuses on feature development, debugging complex crashes and kernel panics, and optimizing WLAN driver performance for roaming, concurrency, power management, and data path optimizations.
What you will do
- Design & Development: Design, develop, and maintain Linux WLAN Host drivers (FullMAC/SoftMAC) for Qualcomm's WiFi SoCs
- Kernel Integration: Work within the Linux Kernel networking stack, including integration with cfg80211, mac80211, and platform drivers
- Feature Delivery: Contribute to WLAN features such as Roaming, Concurrency, Power Management, and Data Path optimizations
- Debugging & Stability: Debug system crashes, kernel panics, and firmware interaction issues using logs and debugging tools
- Collaboration: Work with firmware, hardware, and system teams to enable features and resolve issues across the stack
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.
- Experience: 3–6 years of relevant industry experience in Embedded Software / Linux driver development
- Core Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in C programming and data structures
- Good understanding of Linux Kernel Internals (Memory Management, Synchronization, Interrupt Handling, tasklets/workqueues)
- Experience developing Linux Device Drivers (PCIe, SDIO, or USB buses)
- Domain Knowledge: Good understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
- Exposure to Linux Wireless Subsystem (cfg80211, nl80211, mac80211)
- Debugging: Experience using debugging tools such as GDB, logs, and tracing utilities
- Independence: Ability to handle assigned tasks independently with guidance and deliver within timelines
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or related field
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with Qualcomm WLAN drivers (ATH10k, ATH11k, ATH12k) or proprietary QC drivers (CLD/WCNSS)
- Familiarity with user-space wireless components: wpa_supplicant, hostapd, or Android Wi-Fi Framework
- Basic understanding of upstream Linux Kernel processes
- Knowledge of embedded buses (PCIe, SDIO) and ARM-based platforms
- Experience with version control tools (Git, Gerrit) and build systems (Yocto, OpenWRT)
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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