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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Device Driver Development

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Qualcomm
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-18
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Software Engineering

General

Summary:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
  • 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in C and Python.
  • 3+ years of experience in Embedded software development.
  • 2+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.
  • Lauterbach Trace
    32/JTAG debugging.
  • Perforce or other SCM tools.
  • ARM architecture.
  • Embedded software/device driver development for smartphone, Internet of Things (IoT), or other mobile devices.
  • Power management software.
  • Qualcomm products, i.e. MSMs, MDMs, etc.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Leverages advanced 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, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
  • Designs and implements software modules for large‑scale products and systems.
  • Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
  • Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
  • Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.
  • Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.
Level of Responsibility:
  • Works independently with minimal supervision.
  • Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
  • Decision‑making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
  • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
  • Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
  • Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
EEO Statement:

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 disabili or call Qualcomm’s toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process.

Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Pay Range & Benefits:

$ - $

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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