Sr. Software Engineer

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

28d

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. Software Analytics and Global Automation(SAGA) team is looking for a passionate, self-driven and innovative Software engineer who is eager to work on cutting edge technologies. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in C/C++ programming and a passion for software development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR 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

3-5 years industry experience in the following areas.
Excellent coding and debugging skills in C/C++.
Good knowledge on Data structure and algorithms.
Experience in object-oriented analysis and design (OOA and OOD)
Good knowledge of Design patterns.
Experience with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have development experience in Windows/Linux based environment.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
Understanding of multi-threading and concurrency.
Web development skills, Electron, React, Angular, and Node.js, Jenkins, and CI/CD processes.
Development experience with USB drivers; knowledge of libusb is a plus.
AI programming / Large language models (LLMs etc..
Strong C programming skills.
Experience with multithreading and concurrency
Strong understanding of memory management including heap and stack memory allocation.
Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Experience with debugging tools (windbg, Visual Studio debugger, Process Explorer etc)
Writing portable and cross platform code.
Experience with CMake for cross platform build configurations.
Experience in using source control management tools like git.
Experience in C++ programming.
Experience in Linux System Programming.
Experience in using Win32 APIs.
Use of Linux debugging tools (gdb, strace etc)
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic team environment.
Possess good communication skills and be a team player.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain C/C++ applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.
Gather requirements and drive the feature delivery end-to-end.
Debug and resolve complex software defects and issues.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Write and maintain technical documentation.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
Writes technical documentation for Software projects.