Senior Software Application Engineer

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

About Qorvo

Be a part of a team that’s delivering a new tomorrow. Qorvo manufactures innovative RF solutions at the center of connectivity to enable high-performance applications for advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications for 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications. We are a global company thriving on a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Our people are always at the core of Qorvo’s innovation. Qorvo is a place to stretch your imagination and push boundaries to achieve success.

SUMMARY

Based in Qorvo Office, Toulouse (France), Sophia Antipolis (France) or Dublin (Ireland), part of the Connectivity System Business Unit Mobile Product Line, the Senior Software Applications Engineer will contribute to the development and implementation of UWB software functions, stacks, reference designs and solutions dedicated to Qorvo Mobile phone applications and related products. He/she will work in close collaboration with Qorvo software development and integration teams as well as with end-customers. In this role, he/she will assist Qorvo customers in implementing Qorvo’s Ultra-Wideband wireless technology with the suitable software stacks and modules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide software technical support & expertise to Qorvo Mobile, Tier 1 accounts, for all Qorvo UWB products and solutions
• Assist customers directly and indirectly (through local sales, FAE teams, other BUs’ peers, Qorvo partners) in their software integration and development, test & validation, performance improvements, and in the design of their Qorvo-based smartphones & wearable products
• Interact with (and take advise from) lead software architects, software integration manager and peers (Application engineering team – HW & SW)
• Contribute to customer acquisition and design win value
• Produce technical documentation to the highest standards to drive customer understanding of Qorvo technology and the optimum ways in which to use it in specific applications and use cases. This includes User Guides, and Application Notes
• Reproduce, analyze, and solve technical issues seen on customer platforms in the laboratory to meet customer performance expectations
• Develop Qorvo’s UWB software know-how related to Mobile applications and share with other Mobile Field Applications teams in the regions
• Will be involved with Reference Design - software engineering activities - with leading suppliers of Mobile Application Processors, of Secure Elements and of other communication media ICs including NFC, WiFi and BLE.
• Participate to project follow up meetings – internal & external - including weekly meetings with Qorvo local teams and customers as required
• Implement Proof of concepts and customer demonstrations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor or MSEE degree in a relevant software engineering discipline
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience with a strong focus on embedded systems
• Experience in the Semiconductor industry and / or on the mobile phone industry highly desired
• Hands-on expertise with real-time firmware development and telecom algorithm implementation in MCU and real-time OS platforms
• Expertise with C/C++, JAVA, Python programming; real time environments and embedded OS
• Experience with network MAC, security, and radio communication software layers (such as 802-15-4, FiRA, NFC, Secure Elements) will be strong a plus
• Software test and methodology
• Android experience will be a strong plus (Kernel, HAL, Android flow, Java/Apk).
• Ability to read HW schematics, use oscilloscope, logic analyzer and RF tester equipment
• Excellent communicator (internal and external), and at ease with customer facing
• Ability to work autonomously
• Respond well to pressure
• Team player
• Ability to work on multiple projects / clients simultaneously and to manage priorities
• Think creatively
• Likes to work in complex projects involving multiple parties and work packages spread among several teams and stakeholders
• Work across different cultures
• A problem-solving approach and a strong desire to see the customer succeed
• Ability to travel to APAC and USA (up to 20% of time)
• English: Fluent.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO  

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.