Staff Engineer, Embedded & Cloud Edge Software

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software across products. You will work with hardware, systems, and test teams to ensure robust, scalable software that meets customer needs.

The role emphasizes designing complex software subsystems, leading coding and testing efforts, and contributing to detailed technical documentation for large-scale projects. A strong background in C/C++, Java, Python, and APIs is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS with 4+ years software experience.
• 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• Master's or PhD preferred with 7+ years overall software experience.
• 3+ years of experience with API and database management software.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership role; 1+ year with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software and utilities.
• Analyze requirements and constraints to deliver efficient software solutions.
• Lead design, coding, testing, and code reviews to meet specs and schedules.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams to integrate software components.
• Document technical designs and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Software engineering

Git/Source control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

API

Database management software

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software across products. You will work with hardware, systems, and test teams to ensure robust, scalable software that meets customer needs.

The role emphasizes designing complex software subsystems, leading coding and testing efforts, and contributing to detailed technical documentation for large-scale projects. A strong background in C/C++, Java, Python, and APIs is essential.