Senior Staff Software Engineer

Qualcomm
San Diego, CA

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Company:

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Key responsibilities:

  • Leading end-to-end software execution of Qualcomm SoC based IOT products running Linux Embedded, Ubuntu and Android based operating systems.
  • Bring-up of new platforms/chipsets/OS for products and proof-of-concept prototypes.
  • Working across different technology areas for development of cutting-edge features.
  • Closely collaborating with Product Management and Program management teams for Plan of Record definition, planning, and execution.
  • Working closely with geographically distributed teams spread across time-zones.
  • Ensuring that the product deliverables are made on-time, and are competitive with respect to functionality, stability, and performance.
  • Engage with customers, and development partners alike for understanding their technical requirements, high level feasibility analysis, and work with the technology teams on delivering them.

Requirements:

  • Strong development experience with C/C++ and good programming skills.
  • Hands-on development experience on Linux Embedded/Ubuntu/Android platform software stack.
  • Hands-on experience with troubleshooting software and system issues.
  • Deductive problem solving, good verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across teams.
  • Hands-on experience with full software development life cycle including design, implementation, deployment, and support.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in leading/driving end-to-end projects.
  • Good understanding of multi-threading, OS concepts/fundamentals.
  • Good understanding of Linux kernel and internals.
  • Know-how of SOC systems and related concepts, including bring-up.
  • Strong aptitude, quick learner, self-motivated, willing to explore and work across breadth of various technology areas.

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 [email protected] 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).

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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.

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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$162,600.00 - $244,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Posted 2026-04-24

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