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#Software Engineer

Qualcomm · San Diego, CA

Full-timeStaff+PythonRustJavaKotlin

About the Role

Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary • This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.*** 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. Artificial Intelligence is changing the world for the benefit of human beings and societies and Qualcomm, as the world's leading mobile computing platform provider, is committed to enable the wide deployment of intelligent solutions at the edge. For this role we are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Android platform and on-device AI frameworks like Qualcomm AI stack, TFLite and PyTorch edge. The candidate will have opportunities to prototype, design, develop and support commercialization of embedded and cloud software solutions for cutting edge agentic mobile use cases. Software development would encompass adding features to Android Platform stack (Application Layer, Middleware and Native), integrating on-device LLMs, on-device vector DBs. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred Qualifications • 3+ years of experience with development of Object-Oriented S/W using C++, Java, OR Rust • Solid understanding of Operating System Concepts and Concurrency • Strong proficiency in using git for S/W development Strong written and verbal communication skills • 3+ years of experience working with embedded Linux and/or Android Experience in Android SDK, NDK, Android OS concepts and architecture (HALs, Security and Treble) • Prior experience with on-device AI runtimes like TFLite, Pytorch edge, ExecuTorch and Qualcomm AI stack is a big plus • 3+ years of industry experience developing using Modern C++ (C++14 or newer) and/or Java, Kotlin is preferred • Familiarity with python for AI/ML related software development Familiarity with ARM processors, ARM Assembly, Mobile SoC architecture - subsystems, hypervisor/virtualization, security, memory, storage, buses, peripherals, power, thermals • Debugging skills, working experience in S/W bring up and analyzing crash dumps 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-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. 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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. EEO Employer: 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. Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits $99,500.00 - $149,300.00 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 at Qualcomm. We 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and
semiconductor industrySan DiegoFounded 1985

Qualcomm Incorporated is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in San Diego, California. The company develops and designs technologies for global communications and computing, including next-generation mobile networks, smart devices, and semiconductors — such as mobile processors and artificial intelligence chips. The company holds essential patents for global mobile communication standards including 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA.

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