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Sr Software Application Engineer

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Qualcomm
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, C++ Developer, Python
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 157600 - 236400 USD Yearly USD 157600.00 236400.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sr Staff Software Application Engineer

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Software Applications Engineering

Overview

Qualcomm is a leader in mobile wireless communications and IoT chipsets. We work with leading OEMs and partners to define user experience with the next generation of IoT Devices, including home appliances, cleaning robots, and media products. QCT application engineers support customers in understanding, integrating, customizing, building, and bring‑up Qualcomm software, enabling debugging features, and providing training. We offer a wide range of tools, design and deployment services to support the device development process and develop new technologies based on market demands.

Responsibilities
  • Drive home & life consumer IEOT designs review activities, especially in home appliance, cleaning robot, and media product segments.
  • Drive support activities globally, especially for China, US, Korea, and Taiwan markets where top home & life vendors are located.
  • Build and maintain strong business relationships with key partners and customers, understanding their needs, challenges, and feedback, and defining business and product solutions with stakeholders.
Required Skill/Experience
  • Experience with display interface standards such as DSI, eDP, DP, HDMI.
  • Professional knowledge of the Android/Linux kernel – professional in display performance debugging on multiple panels.
  • Good knowledge of Linux/Android/LXC OS, multi‑threads, etc.
  • Good knowledge of specific display architecture like SDM, Rendering, etc.
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting ability with sufficient tools (e.g., GDB, JTAG‑Debugger, ADB).
  • Experience with Surfaceflinger/HWC and understanding of the Android Display architecture and display native services, framework, multi‑display support, and multi DRM cards.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience with Qualcomm MSM software platforms is a big plus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • 7+ years of experience collaborating with global teams and engaging directly with customers.
  • 5+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
  • 5+ years of experience with debugging techniques.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
  • 3+ years of experience with debugging techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Accommodations

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $ – $. 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. Salary is only one component of total compensation  also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual RSU grants. In addition, a highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

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