#Senior Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego invites applications for a Software Engineer who will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, collaborating with hardware, architecture and test teams to meet performance needs.

The role requires 2+ years in software engineering with languages such as C, C++, Java or Python, and a track record of delivering robust software solutions. A strong grasp of open-source workflows and system-level thinking is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of software experience.
• Master's degree with 1+ year of software experience; PhD holders also eligible.
• 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java or Python.

Responsibilities

• Upstream device drivers with open-source community and validate across configurations.
• Design, develop, modify and validate embedded and cloud edge software and utilities.
• Analyze needs to design software for optimal efficiency.
• Design and implement software modules for products and systems.
• Contribute to large feature development, unit testing and debugging.
• Perform code reviews and regression tests; triage and fix issues.
• Collaborate within project teams to meet objectives.
• Produce technical documentation for software projects.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IS/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/IS/CS

PhD in Engineering/IS/CS

Tools

Database Management Software

API

Git

Perforce

Source Code Management

Linux kernel

YOCTO build systems

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. 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 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.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
• 2+ years of experience with API.
• 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.
• Experience with Linux kernel, YOCTO build systems, open source projects and upstream development.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with open-source community to upstream existing device drivers, validate and test across various software flavors and configurations.
• Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
• Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
• Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
• Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

Level Of Responsibility

• Works under supervision.
• Decision‑making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$111,300.00 - $166,900.00

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.

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