Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer; RSU Eligible

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software that powers cutting-edge, world-class products.

The role requires strong C/C++, Embedded Linux, RTOS, and debugging skills, plus experience with Git/Gerrit and excellent English communication. You'll work with hardware, systems, and test teams in a structured development environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions.
• Work to meet performance requirements and interfaces.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Java

Python

Embedded Linux

RTOS

JTAG/SWD debugging

Git

Gerrit

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

Gerrit

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software that powers cutting-edge, world-class products.

The role requires strong C/C++, Embedded Linux, RTOS, and debugging skills, plus experience with Git/Gerrit and excellent English communication. You'll work with hardware, systems, and test teams in a structured development environment.