Sr. Director of Technology, 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.

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• 15+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• 4+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
• 4+ years of experience with API.
• 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above).
• 3+ years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials.

• Leverages expert Software knowledge and experience to implement and oversee the design, development, creation, modification, and validation of embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to oversee and influence the design and customization of highly sophisticated software with maximum operational efficiency.
• Oversees the resolution of design, coding, and other technical issues by presenting end‑to‑end solutions.
• Determines guidelines for design, coding, and testing efforts and ensures projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Sets the guidelines for code reviews, regression tests, and the triage of issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Collaborates with high‑level representatives from other functions internally (e.g., testing group, product group, customers) and externally to develop and execute plan system design of a large initiative.
• Identifies, creates, and promotes a unifying system vision and strategy across organizations with associated long‑term goals.
• Sets department guidelines for writing detailed technical documentation for Software projects; writes and reviews technical documentation for highly complex projects.

• Provides supervision to direct reports.
• Decision‑making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high‑level constituents.
• Oversees budgets, schedules, and performance standards for multiple departments or functional areas.
• Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is making or directly making key decisions that will have substantial impact over the organization).
• 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.