Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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Software Engineering

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.

• 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.

• 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 3
  
  GPP location and data protocols
• Auto grade Linux and Android systems

• 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.

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