Wireless Systems Engineer – PHY & RF

Qualcomm · Hyderabad

  • Experience3–7 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeunknown
  • Levelmid
  • Posted12 Sept 2026

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is hiring in Hyderabad in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.

The role

Mid-level Wireless Systems Engineer role at Qualcomm focused on Modem Systems PHY and RF system design for 5G NR and beyond, including physical layer algorithm development, RF impairments and digital mitigation, and system performance modeling/tradeoff studies using Matlab and C/C++ simulations. Requires a strong foundation in wireless communication and signal processing, communication theory, signal processing, probability and random processes, and detection and estimation theory. Location Hyderabad, India; work mode not specified.

Full job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary

At Qualcomm, the Modem Systems team has played a key role in shaping technologies from CDMA and 3G to LTE, LTE‑Advanced, and 5G NR. Today, the team continues to lead innovation across 5G NR (Sub 6 and mmWave), NTN, IoT, URLLC, and early 6G research, taking ideas from concept to large‑scale commercial deployment.

This role offers opportunities to work across modem architecture, PHY algorithm design, RF and baseband interaction, system simulations, and standardization‑driven system studies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (3-7 Years)

MTech with up to 5 years of relevant industry experiencePhD with up to 3 years of industry or applied research experienceOpen to strong industry profiles and fresh PhD candidates with relevant research focus

𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭

Modem and PHY system design for 5G NR and beyond Physical layer algorithm development for wireless transceivers RF and baseband interaction, including RF impairments and digital mitigation System performance analysis, modeling, and tradeoff studies Spectral and transmitter requirements such as CFR, ACLR, SEM, PAPR, and power control Beamforming concepts and multi‑antenna systems RF and baseband filtering concepts Contribution to system architecture studies and design documentation Collaboration with software, firmware, RF IC, and test teams to debug system‑level issues Research oriented systems work, including standardization‑influenced studies

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

Strong foundation in wireless communication and signal processing Solid understanding of communication theory, signal processing, probability and random processes, detection and estimation theory Exposure to or hands‑on experience with Matlab, C or C++ simulations Candidates should have either taken relevant courses or applied these concepts in real systems or research and be ready to use them in physical layer solution development Experience or strong interest in 5G NR, LTE, WLAN, or related wireless technologies

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.