#Senior Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Practical experience leveraging AI code‑assist tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) in resource‑constrained embedded software environments, including C/C++, firmware, or DSP development.
- Experience as bringing creative solutions to challenging problems and working hands-on to build embedded systems and application software
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development
- Proficient writing code in C/C++ and familiarity with Python, shell.
- Proven experience delivering technical projects on embedded processors using an understanding of: Processor architecture/ memories. Board support and peripheral control
- Embedded development and debugging tools
- Operating systems (like FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux and Android)
- Experience with developing software for GNSS receivers and location-based systems.
- Experience with 3GPP location and data protocols
- Auto grade Linux and Android systems
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions.
- Obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants
- Highly competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
