Senior Software Application Engineer - Qualcomm - Farnborough, UK

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

Software Application Engineer role focusing on BSP/HLOS and is the primary communication person with customers for technical topics. The candidate tracks and understands customers’ technical requirements/issues along with priorities/schedules and translates them into actions for internal teams. Candidate will need to mobilize the required expertise calling on HW/SW application engineers, testing and development teams. The prime measure of success is the quality and responsiveness of the technical support delivered to the assigned project.

An ideal candidate will be coming with strong wireless communication background with BSP/HLOS skill. The successful candidate will get a chance to work on cutting-edge wireless technologies from leading device manufacturers to commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Good Understanding of embedded systems, microcontroller architectures and Real Time Operating systems concepts.
• Knowledge of Core BSP techniques like clocks, Interrupts, DDR added advantage.
• Familiarity with peripheral interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, USB).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging & Analytical skills.
• Issue reporting and follow-up for resolution.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• On-site support towards device manufacturers and/or EU operators.
• Collaborating with various teams across different QC offices as per the task.
• Assessing complex technical issues arising from customer product developments.
• Leading and coordinating engineering resources in resolving complex technical issues.
• Organizing technical training, design reviews and engineering workshops on behalf of customers.
• Hosting conference calls and web meetings.
• Building trusted relationship with customers and Qualcomm internal team.

*** This role involves European and global travel up to 40%***

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Good Understanding of embedded systems, microcontroller architectures and Real Time Operating systems concepts.
• 5-7 years’ experience with debugging and analysis of wireless communication systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years Software Applications Engineering, Wireless Communication systems, or related work experience.
• 4 years of customer interfacing / management experience.
• Familiar with key players in the wireless industry like device manufacturers, infrastructure vendors, European carriers, etc.
• Experience with embedded software development, integration & debugging.

What's on Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

• Salary, stock and performance-related bonus.
• Employee stock purchase scheme.
• Matching pension scheme.
• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance.
• Relocation Assistance (If required).
• Enhanced Maternity Leave.
• Enhanced Paternity Leave.
• Menopause Support.
• Education Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Voluntary Health Checks.
• Global Wellbeing Days.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Bicycle purchase scheme.
• Employee run clubs, including running, football, chess, badminton + many more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.