Senior Android AI Engineer, On-Device & Embedded

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in San Diego to develop features for the Android platform stack and integrate on-device AI frameworks.

You will work across Application, Middleware, and Native layers, prototyping and delivering embedded and cloud software for next‑generation mobile experiences. The role requires 3+ years in OO languages (C++, Java, Rust), embedded Linux/Android expertise, and strong Git skills; prior work with on-device AI runtimes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related field.
• 3+ years of OO software development with C++, Java, or Rust.
• Experience with embedded Linux and Android
• Strong Git usage and source control
• Experience with on-device AI runtimes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop features for the Android Platform stack (Application Layer, Middleware, Native).
• Integrate on-device AI frameworks and runtimes (e.g., TFLite, Qualcomm AI stack).
• Prototype, design, implement, and support embedded and cloud software for mobile use cases.
• Debug, bring up, and analyze crash dumps; cooperate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C++

Java

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Git

Android SDK

Android NDK

Embedded Linux

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in San Diego to develop features for the Android platform stack and integrate on-device AI frameworks.

You will work across Application, Middleware, and Native layers, prototyping and delivering embedded and cloud software for next‑generation mobile experiences. The role requires 3+ years in OO languages (C++, Java, Rust), embedded Linux/Android expertise, and strong Git skills; prior work with on-device AI runtimes is a plus.