Wireless System Engineer - Espoo, Finland

Company

Qualcomm Finland RFFE Oy

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary

We are looking for a Wireless System Engineer to join our team in Espoo and contribute to the development of next-generation wireless modem and radio systems.

In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize system and algorithms for advanced multi-antenna wireless systems. You will work closely with FW, VLSI, RF, and test teams, and play a key role in translating wireless theory into robust, high-performance algorithms running on real hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Define algorithmic requirements for advanced wireless features
• Research, design, and optimize wireless and PHY-layer algorithms for performance and robustness
• Drive algorithm integration into the system, including simulation, modeling, and on-target validation
• Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose algorithmic improvements
• Support bring-up and validation activities by troubleshooting complex performance and reliability issues
• Contribute to features definition, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses
• Serve as a technical focal point for algorithm-related topics across HW, FW, and test teams
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in wireless communications and/or signal processing algorithms
• Experience with algorithm development, analysis, and validation using simulations and lab measurements
• Strong background in modem and PHY fundamentals across RF/analog and digital domains
• Proven ability to define end-to-end algorithmic flows and collaborate across HW, and FW teams
• Familiarity with at least one wireless standard (e.g., 5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex algorithmic concepts
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in PHY/modem algorithm design (e.g., synchronization, channel estimation, MIMO, equalization, link adaptation)
• Experience translating algorithms into production-ready implementations (FW, HW, or RTL)
• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  
  
  

OR

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 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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