Staff Engineer, Embedded & Cloud Edge Software

Qualcomm

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 141,000 - 212,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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.