Senior Engineer- WLAN
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 16
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's portfolio of wireless networking platforms delivers advanced Wi-Fi and networking technologies for smart home and enterprise experiences. The WLAN Host Software team designs and develops WLAN Host Drivers for Qualcomm WLAN chipsets. This role involves Linux kernel and device driver development and working with hardware and firmware engineers to build complete end-to-end wireless LAN solutions.
What you will do
- Software engineers in the WLAN Host Software team work on designing and developing WLAN Host Drivers for Qualcomm WLAN chipsets.
- This may also involve working with Hardware and Firmware engineers to put the complete wireless LAN end to end solution together.
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 Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR 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.
- Bachelor's in Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- 2-7 years of experience in WLAN driver or Networking driver or Networking/WLAN protocol development
- Hands on experience working in the Linux kernel & Linux kernel device drivers.
- Strong C programming skills
- Hands on experience in solving complex system issues with good problem-solving skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Good WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be knowledge would be a strong plus
- Hands on experience in Wireless LAN driver development is preferred
- Knowledge of common interfaces, such as USB, MII, PCI/e would be a plus
- Good knowledge of basic network protocols such as TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/ARP/DHCP will be plus
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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