Staff Engineer - GoLang/Python/C (VSaaS)

Qualcomm; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology innovator in Hyderabad is seeking a Staff Engineer to design and implement AI-based applications for edge devices. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in software engineering, strong programming skills in Go, Python, and C, as well as experience with machine learning models. This role emphasizes collaboration with various teams to ensure robust integration and performance enhancement. Competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity and accessibility are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.
• 9+ years of experience in development and testing of applications leveraging machine learning models.

Responsibilities

• Work with pre‑defined AI models and build AI related use‑cases.
• Collaborate with external teams for cross‑component integration.
• Develop and maintain embedded software in Go and C for edge devices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Programming in Go

Programming in Python

Programming in C

Data structures

Networking protocols

Object-oriented concepts

Front-end components with React

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Software Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting‑edge, world‑class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system‑level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

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 languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Seeking a dynamic Staff Engineer with 9+ years of experience to work on building and deploying AI use cases for edge devices. This role involves developing software components that enable AI‑based applications, analyzing system behavior, and ensuring robust integration in real‑world environments. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Go, Python and C programming are key to success in this role.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or engineering.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• 9+ years of experience in development and testing of applications or use‑cases leveraging machine learning models including computer vision, large language models and others.
• Proficient in Go, Python and C, data structures, networking protocols and object‑oriented concepts.
• Build and optimize front‑end components with React.
• Experience in building LLM/RAG systems (Langchain, LangGraph, LangSmith – preferred, Agents, etc.).
• Solid understanding of RAG systems and approaches, NLP, data science process, statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning.
• Experience in using Docker and Kubernetes to create reproducible and scalable environments.
• Experience in software development for Linux based systems.
• Quick ramp‑up skills for working on new technologies and systems.
• Familiarity with source code repositories (git / perforce / scm etc.), defect tracking tools, and software engineering processes.
• Recommend AI enhancements to improve existing products.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with pre‑defined AI models and build AI related use‑cases around the models. Develop logic and components to enable use cases related to computer vision, LLM, sensors, etc.
• Collaborate with external teams for cross‑component integration.
• Develop and maintain embedded software in Go and C for edge devices.
• Perform low‑level debugging, optimization, and code refinement for performance‑critical tasks.
• Implement tools and utilities to support validation, functional and performance tests of existing software.

Applicants

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Other Information

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.