Company:

Qualcomm Technologies Netherlands B.V.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Role Overview

We are looking for a RF front-end (RFFE) System Feature Engineer to contribute to the development, testing, and optimization of advanced modem features across the full RF signal chain. The role focuses on improving performance of both transmit (TX) and receive (RX) paths, spanning modem software, transceiver architecture, and RFFE components up to the antenna. The position requires a hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills and a passion for experimental validation in lab environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and investigate new modem features to optimize TX and RX RFFE chains
• Evaluate system-level performance across modem software and RF front-end devices (PA, PA Module with integrated Duplexers (PAMiD), DRX modules, antenna interface)
• Design and execute lab experiments, including setup, measurement, and analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RF design, modem software, system engineering, product marketing)
• Provide clear and structured technical reporting and communicate findings effectively

Technical Scope

• RF front-end systems (PA, LNA, PAMiD, DRX, antenna tuning)
• System-level TX/RX optimization and validation
• Modem algorithms and features
• Transceiver signal processing

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience - Core Skills

• Experience with software development and scripting
• RF simulations
• Python and/or Matlab
• RF lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
• Signal processing

Technical Knowledge

• System-level understanding of the full RF path (modem to antenna)
• TX and RX signal chain architecture
• PA/LNA behavior and performance metrics
• Understanding of WWAN protocols (3GPP, 4G, 5G, 6G, WiFi)
• Up to date on recent AI, NN, LLM, and Agentic System developments

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Qualcomm platforms and workflows

Profile

• Experience: 3–5 years
• Target level: Senior or Staff Engineer
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Initiating and ideating new modem feature development
• Strong experimental mindset with focus on lab-based validation
• Clear and efficient reporting abilities

Current Focus Areas

• PAMiD and DRX optimization
• Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD)
• Antenna tuner algorithms and control strategies

*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.

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