Senior Software Engineer for XR

Qualcomm
Santa Clara, CA

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Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

Customer Engineering team is involved in supporting / customizing / optimizing Qualcomm software for AR (Augmented Reality )/ VR (Vitrual Reality), Audio, Camera, Display, Graphics, Video and BSP on Qualcomm customer devices: XR (Mixed Reality), VR/AR, Tablets The team also works to debug & resolve customer issues, train customers & document software for the above technologies. The candidate is expected to work on internal development platforms such as the MTP, CDP and external customer devices. The candidate should have strong C or C++ programming skills, experience with embedded software development, familiarity with Linux Android environment, Android git process and Android applications (APK). The candidate should be self-driven and will be required to drive tasks and work closely with various technology teams while engaged on customer issues, documentation and training.

This role will be onsite in San Diego.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
  • 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.

Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate should have knowledge in the following areas:

  • Camera, Display, AR/VR, Video, Graphics, BSP software
  • Experience in software design/debugging, problem solving, debugging and documentation skills
  • Programming with real-time operating systems/micro kernel in ARM or Qualcomm's Hexagon microprocessor.
  • Strong understanding of Computer Architecture - Caches, Bus, Memory is required.
  • C/C++ programming skills with minimum of 1 - 5 years experience in Embedded Software Systems and creating or managing software build environment with : Make/cmake, Git etc.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.
  • Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.
  • Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).
  • Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.
  • Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

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 :

$123,900.00 - $185,900.00

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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