Staff Field Application Engineer (Compute & PC Ecosystem) - Riyadh, KSA

Qualcomm; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer in Saudi Arabia to drive the adoption of advanced computing platforms. The role involves technical sales support and collaboration with OEMs and customers. Candidates should have a strong background in Compute technologies, relevant engineering degrees, and experience in software debugging and C/C++. Competitive salary and benefits including housing allowance and paid parental leave are offered.

Benefits

Salary including housing allowance

Stock options and performance bonuses

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Health and medical insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related work.
• Experience in Windows 11 environment and debugging issues.
• Hands-on with Windows on ARM and/or Linux OS optimization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Qualcomm's Go-To-Market strategy execution.
• Support Sales team through technical engagement.
• Drive end-to-end product development from architecture to launch.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Software design/debugging

Windows OS experience

Embedded system knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Tools

WinDbg

JTAG

PowerShell

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

About Us

Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G‑enabled smartphones that double as pro‑level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

About the Role

Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon X Elite are revolutionizing the PC industry by leading the technology transformation for AI, graphics, multimedia, connectivity, power, and performance. We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Staff Engineer with a strong background in Compute technologies to join our team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted technical advisor and customer advocate, helping partners and clients unlock the full potential of advanced computing platforms, including CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, AI accelerators, and heterogeneous systems.

Key Focus Areas

• Pre‑ and post‑sales focus, working with channel partners and technical sales/delivery teams to drive adoption of the Windows on Snapdragon Compute platform across the B2B market.
• Partnering with OEM and Channel sales teams as well as Microsoft Modern Work Specialists on strategic and regionally appropriate engagements.
• Connecting IT with ISVs and developers to overcome line‑of‑business obstacles.
• Representing the voice of the customer back to Qualcomm product, engineering and marketing teams on feature enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the Execution of Qualcomm’s Go‑To‑Market strategy across the MEA region.
• Supporting the Sales team through deep technical engagement with reseller & customer implementers, including device evaluations, pilots and proof‑of‑concepts.
• Assisting with technical sales enablement of commercial channel sales teams.
• Assisting with Windows on Snapdragon related issues and bugs identified by yourself and/or enterprise customers.
• Acting as a technical interface between Qualcomm and customers to capture, articulate, and translate product requirements across mobile and compute SKUs into actionable engineering specifications.
• Collaborating with OEMs/ODMs, ISVs, and ecosystem partners to ensure successful integration of Snapdragon compute platforms across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Driving end‑to‑end product development, from early architecture definition and bring‑up to final system validation and commercial launch.
• Analyzing system performance and power efficiency; identifying optimization opportunities for Snapdragon‑powered laptops.
• Supporting customers in resolving complex hardware/software integration issues and providing technical guidance on reference designs, SDKs, and BSPs.
• Guiding customers through evaluation and integration of platforms such as SoCs, AI/ML accelerators, and server‑grade CPUs/GPUs/NPUs.
• Representing Qualcomm in technical discussions and reviews with partners, demonstrating deep technical understanding and effective communication.
• Leading product demos, technical workshops, and training sessions to showcase compute technologies and best practices.
• Coordinating with Qualcomm global teams (engineering, product management, and customer engineering) to align roadmap priorities and technical support plans.
• Collecting and sharing customer feedback to shape product roadmaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, application notes, and reference designs.
• Staying up to date with the latest trends in high‑performance computing, AI/ML, and edge/cloud architectures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, or 5+ years of Computer Science or related work experience.
• Experience in working and debugging issues in Windows 11 environment and tools.
• Software design/debugging techniques, problem solving, and documentation skills.
• Experience with UEFI architecture and development (PEI, DXE, UEFI).
• Debugging with tools such as WinDbg, JTAG, Trace32, or GDB.
• Familiarity with Windows OS, including drivers development, debugging, and command‑line tools such as PowerShell.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming; experience in embedded HLOS & networking a plus.
• Application development, debugging, testing with C/C++ and familiarity with embedded system software.
• 2+ years of experience in mobile, compute, or embedded system development, ideally with ARM‑based SoCs.
• Hands‑on experience with Windows on ARM and/or Linux (Ubuntu, Yocto, etc.) OS bring‑up and optimization.
• Strong understanding of Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms and compute architectures, including CPU, GPU, NPU and supporting software stacks (drivers, libraries, frameworks).
• Proven ability to work directly with OEMs/ODMs and ISVs to deliver complex, multi‑component systems.
• Excellent skills in system debugging, performance profiling tools, benchmarking methodologies, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Strong communication skills with a customer‑first mindset; able to translate complex technical details into business‑oriented discussions.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings and industry events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical sales management expertise, ability to manage change and operate effectively across organizations and customers.
• Experience building complex solutions and driving new device adoption with resellers & distributors.
• Experience supporting launch of new technologies/products.
• Ability to communicate, educate and evangelize internally and externally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem solving with strong analytical skills; experience in laptop design enablement (display, audio, camera, sensors, power management).
• Familiarity with app compatibility and optimization for ARM‑based compute systems.
• Prior experience in a customer engineering, field application, or technical program management role.
• Understanding of cloud‑to‑edge AI enablement, on‑device inference, or performance tuning on Snapdragon platforms.
• Experience with system integration tools, BSP customization, and cross‑platform testing.

Why Join Qualcomm

At Qualcomm, you’ll be part of a global team that’s defining the future of connected computing. You will engage directly with world‑leading OEMs and ecosystem partners to shape the next generation of AI‑ready laptops and mobile devices – enabling users to experience the full power of Snapdragon technology.

What’s on Offer

• Salary, including housing & transport allowance
• Stock (RSU's) and performance‑related bonus
• 16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
• 6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Child Education Allowance
• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
• Life and Medical Insurance
• Live+ Well Reimbursement for health and recreational membership fees

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.

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 [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.

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