Embedded Software Engineer – Products and Integration

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. This role will work closely with cross-functional software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to verify, debug, and deliver stable, high-quality embedded platform software. The position will collaborate with program management and software leadership to define integration strategies, test automation, and continuous integration methodologies, while contributing to software roadmaps and delivery plans that ensure releases meet power, performance, and feature delivery objectives.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable build systems and tools to produce multiple software distributions; participating in silicon bring‑up activities; maintaining and managing CI/CD delivery pipelines and associated software releases; and leading or supporting root‑cause debug of partial or full failures for code changes progressing through the CI/CD pipeline.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of software engineering or related industry experience (embedded software and/or integration preferred).
• Experience with embedded software development, including device drivers and low‑level system software.
• Working knowledge of real‑time operating systems.
• Experience developing software in C/C++.
• Experience with source control systems (Git or Perforce), with additional experience applying them in integration or CI/CD workflows considered a plus.
• Experience with build systems and integration workflows (e.g., SCons, CMake).
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python.
• Exposure to debugging tools such as JTAG.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

• Support software integration, build, and test activities, including image and system‑level sanity testing.
• Participate in coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to meet project schedules.
• Support development of test cases and basic automation as part of continuous integration efforts.
• Assist with code reviews, regression testing, and issue triage to maintain software quality.
• Contribute to documentation for software designs, features, and test results.
• Assist in the design, development, modification, and validation of embedded and cloud‑edge software components.
• Analyze software requirements and user needs to support product and system features.
• Design and implement small software features, utilities, and bug fixes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including hardware, systems, and software teams, on development and debugging activities.

• Works under close supervision with defined tasks and objectives.
• Decisions primarily impact assigned tasks or immediate work group.
• Communicates routine technical information clearly in written and verbal form.
• Executes tasks involving multiple steps, requiring basic planning, prioritization, and problem‑solving.

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. 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.

EEO

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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.

$94,200.00 - $. 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  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.

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