Data Networking Software Engineer

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

2d•$103,600 - $155,400

About The Position

Qualcomm is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our Android Data/Networking software team. We are building the next generation of Android and Linux platform capabilities at Qualcomm, and in this role you will work on cutting-edge networking software, connectivity and platform infrastructure running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SOCs that span various market segments such as smartphones, PCs, wearables, wireless broadband connectivity, automotive infotainment and telematics platforms, IOE (Internet of Everything), etc. As part of a highly collaborative global team, you will work alongside senior platform engineers to design, develop and validate features that bridge the Android application layer, system services, user-space vendor services, the Linux kernel, and modem layers. The work also spans connectivity and data networking stack software for wireless domains – cellular (5G NR/LTE/Satellite) and Wi-Fi, as well as Internet (TCP/IP stack) and IMS (IP Multimedia Systems) domains such as VoIP/VoWifi/Video Telephony etc. The software you develop will power connectivity experiences for millions of devices worldwide across smartphones, automotive platforms, PCs, wearables, and IoT products. This role provides a solid foundation for engineers who are passionate about observability, system-level debugging, and building scalable platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
0–2 years of software development experience.
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java, and/or Kotlin; familiarity with AIDL, NDK, or JNI is a plus.
Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and Design Patterns.
Solid understanding of Real Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture concepts
Coursework, academic projects, internship experience, or hands on experience with data networking concepts, TCP/IP networking stack, or sockets programming etc.
Exposure to Android AOSP or Android platform internals. Exposure to Linux development environment, IPC protocols, Multi Process, Multi-Threading is a plus.
Basic understanding of the Linux kernel, system calls, or kernel-userspace interfaces.
Strong debugging and analytical skills — ability to trace issues across multiple layers.
Good written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
Experience with Android's connectivity stack (ConnectivityService, NetworkStack, or similar).
Exposure to unit testing frameworks (GTest, or Android's testing infrastructure).
Familiarity with AIDL, Binder IPC, or vendor HAL design patterns.
Familiarity with eBPF or Linux networking subsystems (netfilter, routing tables, socket-level APIs).
Knowledge of satellite or non-terrestrial network (NTN) concepts is a plus.
Experience with AI/ML-assisted debugging tools or log analysis automation.
Familiarity with version control (Git/Gerrit), code review practices, and Agile development.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and integrate Android and Linux platform features related to connectivity, networking, and system services.
Write, debug, and validate C/C++ code within the AOSP framework and vendor-specific extensions.
Assist in designing and exposing vendor cSDK capabilities through AIDL/NDK boundaries to user-space applications.
Contribute to eBPF program development and traffic classification logic for advanced network visibility.
Participate in cross-functional debugging spanning the kernel, HAL, system services, and application layers.
Develop unit tests and contribute to test coverage frameworks for platform components.
Contribute to structured log collection tooling and AI-assisted root-cause analysis infrastructure.
Collaborate with senior engineers, Google, and cross-functional teams on AOSP feature integration.