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As a Sr. Staff Engineer on Qualcomm's Wearables team, you will design, develop, and validate next-generation embedded software and platform technologies for wearable devices.…See more You will collaborate with cross-functional hardware, systems, and architecture teams to translate use-case requirements into system-level software solutions, oversee code quality through reviews and testing, and deploy state-of-the-art wearables algorithms into commercial products. The role requires deep expertise in modern C++, multi-core programming on heterogeneous mobile architectures (CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, tensor accelerators), and strong performance analysis and debugging skills across embedded systems.

As a Senior Software Engineer in Power and Limits Management at Qualcomm, you will own or contribute to multiple aspects of software development for power-efficient chipsets across various SoC subsystems. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, designing robust solutions, performing detailed software analysis to optimize performance and power utilization, developing profiling and debugging tools, and participating in pre-silicon evaluations.…See more You'll interface with system, power, hardware, and software engineers to develop innovative architectures and scope HW acceleration opportunities, with exposure across the full product lifecycle from pre-silicon to commercialization.

Director of Engineering role leading Qualcomm's automotive platform software engagement with OEM customers (Tier 1/major automakers). Responsibilities span technical leadership across ADAS programs, coordinating internal engineering teams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security, tools), managing project delivery from concept through SOP and maintenance, and serving as the primary technical interface between customer engineering executives and Qualcomm leadership.…See more Requires 8+ years of software engineering experience (or 7+ with Master's, 6+ with PhD) plus 4+ years with C, C++, Java, Python, or similar languages; preferred background includes automotive systems engineering, compute platform architecture (SoC, GPU/DSP), and embedded software stacks (QNX, Linux, Android).

Design, develop, and validate embedded software for sensor systems powering mobile applications including IoT, wearables, AR/VR, and health technologies. Work independently and lead others to architect scalable, real-time sensor software solutions in C/C++ on embedded RTOS platforms (Linux/Android/Windows), collaborating across hardware, systems, and test teams.…See more Optimize performance, debug complex systems, and ensure code quality through testing and architectural analysis. Requires Bachelor's in Engineering or Computer Science with strong embedded software fundamentals.

Principal Engineering role leading automotive platform software initiatives at Qualcomm, serving as the chief technical counterpart to OEM engineering leadership. Responsibilities include developing deep understanding of OEM roadmaps and architectures, leading all technical aspects of business acquisition and delivery execution, coordinating cross-functional Qualcomm engineering teams (HW, SW, systems, safety, security), and representing customer needs in internal forums.…See more Requires 6–8+ years of software engineering experience (depending on degree level), with 4+ years in C, C++, Java, or Python, and preferred expertise in automotive systems, compute platform architecture, and embedded software stacks (QNX, Linux, Android).

Design, architect, and deploy on-device AI prototype software for edge computing applications at Qualcomm's AI Research division. You will work with modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch), optimize neural network models for embedded deployment, and integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into mobile, IoT, and autonomous systems.…See more The role requires strong Python and C/C++ skills, deep learning expertise, embedded software development experience, and solid software engineering fundamentals.

Develop high-performance GPU kernels and runtimes for accelerating machine learning and image processing on Qualcomm Adreno GPUs. Optimize drivers for OpenCL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, and DirectX APIs, working closely with hardware designers to understand and improve hardware/software interfaces.…See more Implement machine learning inference and training acceleration, write unit tests and documentation, and collaborate with partners and OEMs. Requires strong C/C++ skills, familiarity with GPGPU APIs like CUDA or OpenCL, and understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

Sr. Staff Software Engineer role designing and developing Multimedia, AI, and Gen AI SDKs/framework components for IoT products including drones, cameras, and media devices.…See more Requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in C, C++, Java, or Python, with strong preference for deep embedded systems expertise, real-time solutions, and AI/ML inference frameworks. Responsibilities include leading architecture and development of GStreamer-based SDKs, driving feature design across diverse product categories, and providing technical leadership on code quality and cross-functional collaboration.

Senior ML engineer role focused on architecting, designing, and deploying on-device AI prototype software at the edge. Requires strong Python and C/C++ skills, deep learning expertise (PyTorch), and embedded software development experience.…See more The role involves model fine-tuning, quantization, hardware acceleration, and inference optimization for deployment on smartphones, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and robotics platforms. Must have 3+ years relevant experience and a strong theoretical ML background combined with modern software engineering practices.

Lead the full system development lifecycle for government programs, from requirements analysis and design through verification, validation, and sustainment. Manage requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability; define system architecture and CONOPS using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies; identify and mitigate technical risks associated with secure hardware; and produce comprehensive technical documentation.…See more Participate in customer meetings and technical interchanges; requires 12+ years of systems engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field, and demonstrated expertise in requirements management, MBSE, the V-model, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) on medium-to-large DoD programs.

Staff-level engineer responsible for designing and executing subsystem integration testing (SSIT) strategy for Qualcomm's Delegates ML inference framework. Develops and maintains Python/PyTest-based automated test suites integrated into CI pipelines, triages failures across the ML framework, QNN runtime, and HTP hardware stack, and owns the technical handoff criteria and traceability to downstream QA/SIT teams.…See more Leverages AI-assisted tooling (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate test generation and failure analysis. Mentors junior engineers and sets team standards for test coverage, debugging discipline, and documentation.

As a Staff Software Engineer on Qualcomm's Camera Software team, you will design, develop, and optimize camera software for smartphones, AR/VR, automotive, and IoT platforms. Responsibilities include architecting camera Image Signal Processor (ISP) modules, implementing imaging algorithms, tuning image quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and OEMs.…See more You will work on system architecture, device drivers, HAL layers, performance optimization, and AI/ML-based imaging features, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence technical direction.

A software engineer will maintain and extend the C++ codebase for ground station and drone swarm systems, develop new swarming algorithms and communication protocols, and build Python web services and Android frontends. The role requires proficiency in C++, Python, Java/Kotlin for Android, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Linux development, and object-oriented design, with a mathematical or physics background.…See more Responsibilities include collaborating on software architecture, working with Agile processes, and contributing to autonomous swarm robotics systems that enable one operator to control dozens to hundreds of vehicles in real-time.

Develop and optimize machine learning software for Qualcomm's AI Stack SDKs (QAIRT, Genie), enabling efficient execution of generative AI models and large language models on low-power Snapdragon platforms. Design core runtime components for resource-constrained AI systems, validate performance/accuracy across use cases, and debug complex issues in embedded AI environments.…See more Requires C/C++ proficiency, Linux development experience, and strong software engineering fundamentals; 2+ years experience for senior roles, project/internship experience for entry-level. Preferred: embedded systems background, generative AI model familiarity, hardware acceleration knowledge, and experience with Qualcomm AI Stack products.

Qualcomm seeks a Staff-level automotive software test engineer with 4+ years of systems test engineering experience to develop and execute test strategies for ADAS, autonomous driving, and AI/multimedia technologies. The role requires expertise in functional safety testing, HIL/SIL methodologies, test automation (C/C++, Python), and validation across embedded Linux, QNX, and Android platforms.…See more You will design and execute manual and automated test cases, debug complex issues, and collaborate cross-functionally on fast-paced automotive connectivity and autonomy programs.

Senior staff-level test engineer for automotive software systems, focusing on ADAS, autonomous driving, and AI infrastructure. Role requires designing and executing manual and automated test plans, with expertise in HIL/SIL methodologies, multimedia/computer vision/AI technologies, and automotive functional safety.…See more Candidate should have 10+ years of systems test engineering, test automation (C/C++, Python), and embedded systems experience across Linux, QNX, Android, and kernel/driver domains.

Staff-level software engineer responsible for subsystem integration testing (SSIT) of ML inference delegates on Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs. Develops and maintains automated Python/PyTest test suites integrated into CI/CD pipelines, validates on-device behavior using hardware-in-the-loop infrastructure, and triages failures across the ML framework → QNN runtime → HTP hardware stack.…See more Acts as technical liaison between development and downstream QA/SIT teams, defining handoff criteria and owning test coverage strategy for the Delegates portfolio. Mentors junior engineers and sets team standards for test architecture, coverage discipline, and defect triage.

Staff Software Engineer responsible for developing and leading the Qualcomm AI Stack software platform, including the QAIRT SDK and Generative AI Inference Extensions (Genie). The role focuses on researching state-of-the-art AI toolchains, performance and memory profiling for Edge-AI on embedded SoCs, and optimizing machine learning model execution on Snapdragon platforms across multiple operating systems.…See more You will lead software toolchain development, conduct system-level benchmarking, validate ML use cases, debug complex issues, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Senior Staff Software Engineer owning end-to-end design, architecture, and delivery of a scalable AWS-based cloud platform integrating backend services, frontend applications, mobile clients, and IoT hardware. You'll make high-stakes architectural decisions independently, write production code across Node.js, React, React Native, Python, Rust, and C++, design infrastructure-as-code with AWS CDK, and work with PostgreSQL at depth.…See more Operating in a flat, autonomous team with no management hierarchy, you'll set engineering standards, drive technical direction, and operate critical systems from design through production support.

Lead the design and development of embedded NPU software frameworks, runtime libraries, and system drivers for Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC portfolio, optimizing for high-performance AI and multimedia workloads across mobile, automotive, compute, and XR platforms. Architect solutions across the full stack from low-level drivers to high-level frameworks, collaborating with hardware and systems teams to deliver production-grade solutions.…See more Drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and optimize software using advanced NPU architecture techniques including SIMD, multi-threading, and memory hierarchy optimization. Requires deep expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, NPU architecture, real-time operating systems, and demonstrated ability to lead complex development efforts across cross-functional teams.

Design and develop embedded and cloud edge software applications focused on AI/GenAI, multimedia, and computer vision SDKs and frameworks for IoT products including drones, cameras, and AI boxes. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and architecture teams to build high-performance, real-time embedded software solutions.…See more Lead GenAI LLM/VLM inference workflows, multi-stream AI pipelines, and multimedia frameworks across Android, Linux, and embedded systems. Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with C/C++, Python, or Java, plus preferred expertise in PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX Runtime, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Android architecture, Linux system programming, and graphics/GPU pipelines.

Senior Staff Product Security Engineer responsible for security incident response, vulnerability detection and mitigation across Qualcomm products, particularly in mobile, IoT, and automotive domains. The role involves binary analysis and reverse engineering of exploits, secure code review, vulnerability assessment, security testing, and coordinating with external security researchers and customers on patch adoption and disclosure.…See more Requires 6+ years of security engineering experience with expertise in at least two areas such as binary analysis, incident response, fuzzing, malware analysis, embedded firmware security, or automotive security. Must work independently, evaluate new security tools and technologies, and communicate technical findings internally and externally.

Staff Engineer role driving Generative AI transformation across embedded software and engineering infrastructure at Qualcomm. Responsible for executing GenAI workstreams—converting engineering use cases into production-ready AI-enabled workflows for code generation, review, debugging, test automation, and documentation.…See more Will build reusable agents, prompts, MCP integrations, and evaluation flows; partner with embedded, platform, and software teams to onboard and increase adoption of secure, measurable GenAI solutions. Requires 4+ years software engineering experience, 3+ years hands-on GenAI/LLM application development, and strong proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Go with embedded systems familiarity.

A software security engineer will perform vulnerability research against software stacks, design and implement security tools and embedded software solutions, conduct code reviews and regression testing, and write technical documentation on vulnerabilities and mitigations. The role requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with languages like C, C++, Java, or Python, plus strong knowledge of Linux fundamentals, x86/ARM architectures, and reverse-engineering tools.…See more Candidates should have experience with debugging tools (gdb, strace, objdump), IDA Pro or Ghidra, Android platform tools, and familiarity with LLMs for augmenting vulnerability discovery.

Lead Qualcomm's GenAI transformation for embedded and software engineering, building reusable AI agents, agentic workflows, and developer productivity tools that scale across teams. Partner with platform and engineering teams to establish secure AI practices, governance models, and metrics while serving as a technical thought leader who shapes the organization's transition to AI-native engineering workflows.…See more Requires Principal-level technical leadership with deep expertise in generative AI, LLM-based systems, and hands-on experience deploying GenAI solutions in complex engineering environments. Collaborate on code generation, code review, test automation, and release readiness use cases while driving measurable productivity and quality improvements.