RFFE System Feature Engineer (Senior / Staff) - Qualcomm, Nijmegen, Netherlands

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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