Staff Level Engineer - Compute & PC Ecosystem

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer in Riyadh to drive the adoption of Snapdragon compute platforms. Candidates should have a strong background in C/C++ and experience with embedded systems and debugging tools. The role involves technical engagement in both pre- and post-sales contexts for advanced computing platforms. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Global exposure

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience debugging in a Windows 11 environment preferred.
• Knowledge of UEFI architecture and development.
• Hands-on experience with ARM-based SoCs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Qualcomm’s Go-To-Market strategy in the MEA region.
• Support the sales team through deep technical engagement.
• Act as a technical interface between Qualcomm and customers.
• Drive product development from architecture to commercial launch.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Debugging

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technical sales management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Science

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

WinDbg

JTAG

Linux (Ubuntu, Yocto)

Windows command-line tools

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLC

Job Area

Engineering Group, Software Engineering

General Summary

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.

Job Overview

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. The Senior Field Application Engineer will have a pre‑ and post‑sales focus and will work with channel partners and their respective technical sales/delivery teams to drive adoption of the Windows on Snapdragon Compute platform across the B2B market.

What You’ll Do

• 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 and assisting with device evaluations, pilots and proof‑of‑concepts.
• Assisting with technical sales enablement for commercial channel sales teams.
• Assisting with Windows on Snapdragon related issues and bugs you identify or customers identify.
• Act as a technical interface between Qualcomm and customers to capture, articulate, and translate product requirements for various mobile and compute SKUs into actionable engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with OEMs/ODMs, ISVs, and ecosystem partners to ensure successful integration of Snapdragon compute platforms across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Drive end‑to‑end product development, from early architecture definition and bring‑up to final system validation and commercial launch.
• Analyze system performance and power efficiency; identify optimization opportunities to achieve the full potential of Snapdragon‑powered laptops.
• Support customers in resolving complex hardware/software integration issues and provide technical guidance on reference designs, SDKs, and BSPs.
• Guide customers through the evaluation and integration of platforms such as SoCs, AI/ML accelerators, and server‑grade CPUs/GPUs/NPUs.
• Represent Qualcomm in technical discussions and reviews with partners, demonstrating deep technical understanding and effective communication.
• Lead product demos, technical workshops, and training sessions to showcase compute technologies and best practices.
• Coordinate with Qualcomm global teams (engineering, product management, and customer engineering) to align roadmap priorities and technical support plans.
• Collect and share customer feedback to help shape product roadmaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, application notes, and reference designs.
• Stay 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 with working and debugging issues in Windows 11 environment and tools preferred.
• 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 such as Windows drivers development or Windows debugging, or familiarity with Windows command‑line tools such as PowerShell.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming. Experience on embedded HLOS & networking a plus.
• Application development, debugging, testing with C/C++ & 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 and customer‑facing insights.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings and industry events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical sales management expertise, the ability to manage change and the desire to operate effectively across organizations and customers.
• Experience building complex solutions and driving new device adoption with resellers & distributors.
• Experience in support of launching new technologies/products.
• Ability to communicate, educate and evangelize both internally & 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.

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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