Staff Python Engineer - Qualcomm Madrid

Qualcomm; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm is seeking a skilled Software Engineer in Madrid to solve engineering problems using Python, design software effectively, and enhance CI/CD processes. With over 8 years of experience in software engineering, candidates should be proficient in Python and CI/CD systems like Docker and Jenkins. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential. The position requires excellent communication skills in English, focusing on building robust systems and improving reliability.

Formación

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Python and software design principles.
• Experience shipping containerized applications using Docker.

Responsabilidades

• Solve a wide range of engineering problems using Python.
• Build maintainable libraries and shared components.
• Develop integrations with external systems, APIs, and databases.

Conocimientos

Python

Software design skills

CI/CD systems experience

Containerized applications using Docker

Good communication in English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Herramientas

Docker

TeamCity

Jenkins

GitLab

GitHub Actions

Descripción del empleo

Company:

Qualcomm Europe, Inc. Spain Branch Office

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Position is 5 days onsite in Madrid, Spain

Responsibilities:

• Solve a wide range of engineering problems using Python, from tooling and automation to backend services
• Build maintainable libraries and shared components used across multiple teams
• Develop integrations with external systems, APIs, and databases
• Improve reliability, performance, and debuggability of existing systems
• Own features end‑to‑end: design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support
• Design, implement, and maintain CICD pipelines

Critical “Must Have” skills/experience:

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of Python
• Strong software design skills (clean code, modularity, testing)
• Experience with CI/CD systems (TeamCity, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)
• Experience shipping containerized applications using Docker
• Good communication and writing skills in English (B2+)

Preferred skills/experience:

• Experience with C++
• Experience with databases (e.g., Postgres)
• Python web development (Flask, FastAPI) and/or TypeScript (Angular)
• Bonus: REST API design, gRPC/Protobuf
• Bonus: Blender, Unity3D, graphics, simulation, or game development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 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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