Android/Linux Networking Software Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 103,600 - 155,400

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our Android Data/Networking software team.

We are building the next generation of Android and Linux platform capabilities at Qualcomm, and in this role you will work on cutting-edge networking software, connectivity and platform infrastructure running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SOCs that span various market segments such as smartphones, PCs, wearables, wireless broadband connectivity, automotive

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
0-2 years of software development experience.
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java, and/or Kotlin; familiarity with AIDL, NDK, or JNI is a plus.
Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and Design Patterns.
Solid understanding of Real Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture concepts.
Coursework, academic projects, internship experience, or hands on experience with data networking concepts, TCP/IP networking stack, or sockets programming etc.
Exposure to Android AOSP or Android platform internals. Exposure to Linux development environment, IPC protocols, Multi Process, Multi-Threading is a plus.
Basic understanding of the Linux kernel, system calls, or kernel-userspace interfaces.
Strong debugging and analytical skills - ability to trace issues across multiple layers.
Good written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and integrate Android and Linux platform features related to connectivity, networking, and system services.
Write, debug, and validate C/C++ code within the AOSP framework and vendor-specific extensions.
Assist in designing and exposing vendor cSDK capabilities through AIDL/NDK boundaries to user-space applications.
Contribute to eBPF program development and traffic classification logic for advanced network visibility.
Participate in cross-functional debugging spanning the kernel, HAL, system services, and application layers.
Develop unit tests and contribute to test coverage frameworks for platform components.
Contribute to structured log collection tooling and AI-assisted root-cause analysis infrastructure.
Collaborate with senior engineers, Google, and cross-functional teams on AOSP feature integration.