Senior Platform Lead - Mobile Handset Software

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead software development and execution for next-generation mobile Premium Tier Handset Products.

This leader will drive cross-functional engineering strategy, platform delivery, software architecture, productization, and customer enablement across flagship mobile chipset programs. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise with organizational leadership to drive platform execution across software, systems, silicon,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Mobile Handset Products software execution for multiple premium-tier chipset programs.
• Drive software readiness across milestones including architecture definition, bring-up, feature development, integration, validation, and customer launch.
• Establish execution strategies, operating mechanisms, and governance models to ensure predictable delivery of large-scale programs.
• Provide technical leadership for platform software architecture spanning HLOS, firmware, middleware, virtualization, AI, and system software technologies.
• Drive long-term platform strategy, software reuse, scalability, and roadmap alignment.
• Partner with silicon, architecture, and product teams to influence future platform capabilities.
• Lead technology investments that improve platform quality, performance, security, power efficiency, and customer adoption.
• Represent software engineering in executive reviews with Qualcomm leadership and engage with OEMs to align roadmaps.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead software development and execution for next-generation mobile Premium Tier Handset Products.

This leader will drive cross-functional engineering strategy, platform delivery, software architecture, productization, and customer enablement across flagship mobile chipset programs. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise with organizational leadership to drive platform execution across software, systems, silicon,