Staff Software Cloud Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior software engineering leader in San Diego with a focus on cloud-based systems. You will design, build, and optimize scalable cloud solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and cost goals.

You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and ensure security and reliability across cloud environments while advancing platform maturity and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Seven years of progressive experience in software development.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures and large-scale systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architects and implements scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Lead cloud migration projects from planning to post-migration optimization.
• Mentor engineering teams and participate in design reviews.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and program managers.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Software design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of the development, creation, and modification of general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyzes user needs and develops software solutions. Designs software or customizes software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. Modifies existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance. Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Confers with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. Stores, retrieves, and manipulates data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. Designs, develops, and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. Gathers, integrates, and interprets information across modules or sub-blocks of code from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues and find solutions. Quickly resolves highly complex software issues and bugs. Communicates with project lead to provide status and information about impending obstacles and suggests remediation. Collaborates with others inside and outside of project team to accomplish project objectives. Identifies gaps in design, effort, etc., and closes the gaps. Suggests strategies for solving issues during technical meetings. Unit tests own code and performs integration testing to verify the stability and functionality of a large feature. Serves as a technical leader within area of focus. Manages project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables for small projects. Performs code reviews on project team's submitted solutions. Participates in incident management and data recovery planning for cloud-based systems. Architects and implements scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions. Monitors cloud systems for performance, reliability, and cost, and implements improvements as needed. Leads cloud migration projects, including planning, execution, and post-migration optimization. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies and facilitate the integration of new features. Ensures cloud environments meet organizational security, compliance, and governance requirements. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on cloud technologies and best practices. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.

Qualifications:

Will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related degree field and seven (7) years of progressive experience in a related occupation.

Pay Range:

$169,178.00 - $202,200.00/year

Applicants:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Compliance Policies:

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.