AI Software Developer, Staff

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 128,100 - 192,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual bonus

Opportunity for RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced AI Software Developer to design and implement advanced AI solutions. You will be responsible for developing GenAI applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in IT with expertise in full-stack application development and a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, aimed at creating a smarter connected future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT-relevant work experience with Bachelor's degree.
• Or 7+ years of IT experience without a degree.
• 4+ years in Full-stack Application Development.
• 3+ years with Data Structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement GenAI agents and applications.
• Develop and validate software, applications, and utility programs.
• Collaborate with teams to meet business needs.
• Stay updated on AI research and technologies.

Skills

Full-stack Application Development

Data Structures

Algorithms

Debugging

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Java

Python

JavaScript

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Job Area

Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Software Developer

Company

Qualcomm Incorporated

General Summary

AI Software Developer, Staff

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. This role will be part of the team executing our AI strategy, designing and implementing advanced AI solutions to solve complex business challenges supporting multiple enterprise functions.

This role involves developing and implementing solutions using Generative AI, LLMs, Agents while applying software engineering best practices. As a Qualcomm IT Software Developer, Staff (GenAI), you will be at the forefront of delivering end-to-end GenAI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address their business needs.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Design and implement GenAI agents and applications.
• Develop and implement data pipelines, ensuring seamless integrations.
• Design and implement APIs to make generative AI agents, data, and models accessible, adhering to software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with developers, data scientists, and business teams to implement GenAI solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest AI research and technologies, evaluating and adopting them to maintain our competitive edge.
• Communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Participate in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT-relevant work experience with Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems).
• Or 7+ years of IT-relevant work experience without a Bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of work experience with Full-stack Application Development (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• 3+ years of work experience with Data Structures, algorithms, and data stores.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, data science, data analytics, or related field.
• Experience working with Patent systems.
• Architecture and systems design expertise for distributed, event-driven, and API-first systems with strong reliability and security postures.
• LLM/AI ecosystem expertise: orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel), RAG/search patterns, evaluation/guardrails, vector indexing; experience standardizing agentic patterns at scale.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
• Strong technical depth in Languages/Frameworks: Python, Java, TypeScript, Angular/React and React Native for web.
• Data: SQL and NoSQL systems; Search/Elasticsearch (design, indexing, performance tuning).
• Cloud expertise / Certified – Azure/AWS/GCP.
• Strong debugging and analysis skills, for root causing complex issues.
• High degree of autonomy in task management.
• Experience working within large global matrix organizations.

Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$128,100.00 - $192,100.00

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 US benefits at this link.

EEO and Accessibility Statement

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.

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