Systems Software Engineer (Systems Testing & Data Engineering) - Cork, Ireland

Key Skills

Algorithms, C# Programming, Linux Operating system, Machine learning techniques, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming

Job Description

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.

Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.

Sensors-based technology has a wide range of applications including navigation, gaming, smart user interface, multimedia, virtual reality and augmented reality. This challenging position offers the opportunity to work with leading edge sensor technologies embedded in smartphones, automotive, IOT, smartwatches as well as other consumer electronics devices. Job activities span the whole product life cycle from early R&D to commercial deployment.

You will work with systems, software, and integration/test engineers in the QCT sensors group.

Job responsibilities include:

• Working with global systems, software, integration and test teams to support development and commercialization of sensor algorithms and features.
• Scripting and tool development using Matlab, C#, Python and related data pre-processing libraries.
• Creation, validation, maintenance and documentation of training, validation and test data sets for algorithm and feature development. This includes validating existing data sets, re-purposing them with new modalities and/or creating new data sets via field and lab collects using mobile form factor devices.
• Calibration and validation of sensor data in embedded devices used for algorithm development and performance evaluation.
• Sensor feature commercialization support in form factor devices including algorithm performance validation, customer data wrangling and direct customer triage support.
• Creating detailed reports on algorithm evaluation results and summarizing key performance metrics and the recommended areas of improvement.
• Benchmarking sensor related features across commercial products.

The position is technology focused and involves participation in a broad range of sensors systems engineering activities within the Sensors Technologies group

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you will have:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in the following areas:
• Understanding of basics of digital signal processing, linear algebra, probability and statistics
• Basic Machine Learning concepts including supervised and unsupervised learning, feature extraction, classification, logistic regression, Bayesian inference and Neural Networks
• Familiarity with ML libraries and packages related to data wrangling.
• Strong programming skills with Python and Matlab. Previous experience with C#.
• Knowledge of MEMS & inertial, environmental and physiological sensors and prior experience with associated characterization equipment.
• Basic understanding of audio sensors, camera sensors and wireless radios (BT, WLAN, GNSS, cellular) in mobile devices extremely beneficial.
• Previous experience with Linux Embedded, Linux Android, Wear OS, and Windows mobile devices.
• Highly organized, detail oriented person with strong analytical skills and ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced team environment.
• Proven team player with strong written and verbal skills

Where you will be working

Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.

There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.

A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.

What's on Offer

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

• Salary, stock and performance related bonus
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Matching pension scheme
• Education Assistance
• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Keywords:

MATLAB, Python, C#, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Statistical Signal Processing, Machine Learning, sensors, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, Inertial sensors (IMU), pressure, ambient light, proximity, color, temperature, humidity, PPG, capacitive sensor, hall, time-of-flight (TOF), medical sensors, microphone, camera, wireless, Embedded Systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree 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.

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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