Embedded Software Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 162,600 - 244,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology company in San Diego is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop embedded and cloud edge software. The ideal candidate will collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to optimize software solutions and must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience in software engineering, along with proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Java. This role offers a competitive salary range of $162,600.00 to $244,000.00, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience, or Master's with 5+, or PhD with 4+ years in Software Engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded and cloud edge software.
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements for operational efficiency.
  • Lead design, coding, and testing efforts to ensure project completion.
  • Perform complex code reviews and ensure quality of code.

Skills

C
C++
Java
Python
Database Management Software
API
Git
Perforce

Education

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

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, 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 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
  • 12+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
  • 3+ years of experience with API.
  • 2+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
  • 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or source‑code management system.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Leverages advanced software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate critical embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
  • Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize sophisticated software for optimal operational efficiency.
  • Designs and implements software sub‑systems for complex, large‑scale products and systems.
  • Leads design, coding, and testing efforts to ensure that projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
  • Performs highly complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
  • Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., hardware, systems, and test engineers) to increase leverage and design solutions that work with other components of a specific project.
  • Writes detailed technical documentation for highly complex software projects; reviews technical documentation for junior engineers.
Level of Responsibility:
  • Works independently with minimal supervision.
  • Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
  • Decision‑making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success.
  • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
  • Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
  • Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$162,600.00 - $244,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our U.S. benefits at this link.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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-accommodations@qualcomm.com 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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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

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