Senior Software Engineer - Networking & AI for Embedded

Qualcomm Incorporated; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for wireless platforms.

You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, security, and scalability across networking stacks and AI/ML-enabled features. The role emphasizes collaboration with systems, hardware, and test engineers, focusing on Linux-based data paths, WiFi protocols, and high-performance networking solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering/CS with 2+ years software experience.
• Master’s degree with 1+ year software experience.
• PhD in related field may fulfill requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test teams on software solutions.
• Tackle networking, performance, and AI/ML integration challenges for wireless platforms.

Skills

Networking protocols

C/C++ programming

Linux kernel internals

WiFi/WLAN protocols

AI/ML in networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

OpenVSwitch

DPDK

Linux network stack

Job description

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for wireless platforms.

You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, security, and scalability across networking stacks and AI/ML-enabled features. The role emphasizes collaboration with systems, hardware, and test engineers, focusing on Linux-based data paths, WiFi protocols, and high-performance networking solutions.