Engineer - RF SW - M.Tech - Communication background - 2025/26

Overview

Engineer role on Qualcomm's Modem-RF Wireless software team in Hyderabad, developing and validating software for Qualcomm's Modem-RF Wireless chipsets. Entry-level (0-1 years of experience), suited to fresh graduates.

What you'll do

• Develop drivers for Modem-RF Transceivers in close collaboration with RF Hardware, Modem/Baseband and RF ASIC teams.
• Create, develop and optimize Modem and RF Transceiver and Antenna / RF Front End algorithms and software modules to improve system performance, factory yields and RF testability.
• Provide Modem-RF driver expertise to investigate complex RF and Modem issues in a cross-functional hardware/software working environment.
• Work closely with physical layer teams to deliver new features that keep Qualcomm Modem performance competitive.
• Collaborate with RF & Modem Systems, Hardware and Test Engineering during product development cycles.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong C programming skills with an understanding of RF and/or Communications systems.
• Knowledge of digital communications and RF theory.
• C and/or C++ software programming and debugging skills on embedded real-time operating systems/RTOS.
• Good understanding of software engineering concepts.
• Good understanding of wireless communication systems.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Fresh grads need a good understanding of C and/or C++, software engineering concepts with focus on embedded software, digital/wireless communications, ECE fundamentals and RF theory.

Nice to have

• Understanding of embedded real-time systems is desired.
• Experience in LTE or 5G wireless systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of wireless communication in any radio access technology (e.g. LTE, 5GNR, etc.) is a plus.
• Wireless system knowledge and/or background applicable to Modem-RF Software, communication theory and radio architecture.
• Modem/communications device driver development experience is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of HW and RF test equipment (protocol test equipment, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, etc.).

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India.