Jobs at Qualcomm

As a Senior Staff Hardware Engineer, you will lead the design, optimization, verification, and testing of advanced electronic systems including digital, analog, RF, optical circuits, FPGAs, and DSP systems. You will conduct complex simulations and analyses, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and drive manufacturing innovation for cutting-edge semiconductor products.…See more The role requires 6+ years of hardware engineering experience (or 5+ with a master's degree, or 4+ with a PhD), with preferred expertise in circuit/logic design, schematic capture tools, measurement instruments, and technical leadership.

Lead automotive software platform engineering programs at Qualcomm as the chief technical counterpart to OEM customers. Manage end-to-end program delivery from conception through SOP, coordinating cross-functional Qualcomm teams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security) while serving as the voice of the customer in internal forums.…See more Define technical solutions around SoCs, BSPs, platform software, and reference architectures; anticipate customer needs and translate them into platform requirements. Requires 6–8+ years of software engineering experience with strong embedded systems and automotive systems background (compute platforms, embedded OS stacks, ADAS architecture).

Director of Engineering leading Qualcomm's automotive platform software strategy and execution for OEM customers. Acts as chief technical counterpart for ADAS programs, managing end-to-end software engineering projects from RFI/RFQ through SOP while coordinating internal cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security).…See more Requires 8+ years software engineering experience with 4+ years hands-on programming (C, C++, Java, Python) and proven background in automotive systems architecture, embedded stacks (QNX/Linux/Android), and safety frameworks (ISO 26262, ASPICE).

Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms, including early hardware bring-up, debug, and validation of new boards and chipsets. Implement test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing test, analyze failures using schematics and lab instrumentation, and collaborate across hardware, silicon, and systems teams to resolve hardware/software integration issues.…See more Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and embedded software best practices. Requires 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 3+ years of hands-on programming in C, C++, Java, Python, or similar languages.

Principal System Architect role responsible for defining mobile SoC and chipset product architecture, managing trade-offs across CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, AI engines, memory subsystems, power delivery, and interconnects. Will collaborate cross-functionally with core IP, hardware design, software, and product teams to align roadmaps, set priorities, and communicate architectural decisions to technical and executive stakeholders.…See more Requires 8+ years of semiconductor product development experience, 5+ years in technical leadership, and comfort with large data sets and strategic problem-solving from undefined requirements.

Lead hardware security program management at Qualcomm, overseeing development and deployment of secure boot, cryptography, trusted execution environments, and hardware isolation mechanisms. Direct roadmap activities, manage budgets and resources, establish communication processes with senior leadership, and coordinate across engineering disciplines.…See more Requires 5+ years of program management experience, a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, and deep technical expertise in hardware security architectures, Root of Trust, and relevant security certifications (FIPS, Common Criteria, GlobalPlatform, EMVCo). The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, cross-functional negotiation, risk mitigation, and metrics-driven process improvement.

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and software for 5G-Advanced and early 6G protocol stacks on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset. Work across L1/L2/L3 protocol layers to implement 3GPP-compliant features, develop real-time scheduling and resource management algorithms, and use custom scripting to dynamically reconfigure modems based on network conditions and AI-driven signals.…See more Requires strong C/C++ embedded systems expertise, real-time OS experience (RTOS), wireless communication principles, and the ability to debug complex field issues and optimize performance in latency-critical environments.

As a Software Engineer on Qualcomm's Automotive Experience Platform team, you will design, develop, and validate embedded software and applications that demonstrate future automotive technologies at trade shows and customer demonstrations. You'll work across Android, Linux, Windows, and QNX platforms, contributing to rapid prototyping, debugging, integration, and demo readiness.…See more The role requires strong programming fundamentals in C/C++, Java, Kotlin, or Python, familiarity with embedded software debugging tools, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced concept-showcase environment. You will support the full software development lifecycle—from design and coding through unit testing, issue resolution, and technical documentation.

This Hardware Security Program Manager role manages development and deployment programs for secure boot, cryptography, trusted execution environments, and hardware isolation mechanisms at Qualcomm. The position requires rolling up milestones, budget, and risk metrics to senior executives; directing roadmap activities including scope, resource analysis, and cost projections; and managing budget allocation across engineering teams.…See more The ideal candidate combines 5+ years of program management experience with deep technical expertise in hardware security architectures, Root of Trust technologies, and VLSI/hardware-software development cycles, plus proven ability to lead globally distributed teams and negotiate across functional groups.

Design and architect mobile SoC and chipset products, managing trade-offs across CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, AI engines, memory systems, and power grids. Lead cross-functional collaboration with core IP, hardware design, software, and product teams to define roadmaps and align development plans.…See more Communicate architectural analyses and strategic recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders. Drive innovation through top-down problem-solving and patent-eligible technical solutions.

Senior systems software engineer focused on power optimization for Snapdragon mobile SoCs. The role spans hardware-software integration across firmware, Linux kernel, and Android, requiring expertise in low-power design, DVFS, scheduler optimization, and post-silicon power debugging.…See more Responsibilities include prototyping power features from pre-silicon through productization, executing power KPI optimization across real workloads, and building power telemetry and analysis infrastructure. Strong foundation in computer architecture, embedded systems, and OS fundamentals required; hands-on firmware and Linux kernel development experience essential.

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and real-time embedded software for 5G/6G protocol stacks (L1/L2/L3) on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset, implementing 3GPP-compliant features and real-time scheduling algorithms. Work across protocol layers to develop adaptive algorithms that respond to network conditions and AI-driven optimization signals, and architect frameworks enabling OEM and operator partners to deliver differentiated wireless experiences.…See more Debug complex field issues using protocol logs and trace tools, write and maintain unit and integration tests, and collaborate with systems, architecture, and hardware teams on modem bring-up and performance optimization. Requires strong C/C++ foundation, deep wireless communication principles knowledge, embedded systems expertise, and familiarity with real-time operating systems.

Staff-level embedded software engineer responsible for developing and maintaining bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms. Primary duties include early hardware bring-up and debug of new boards and chipsets, implementing test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing, and collaborating across hardware, silicon, and systems teams to resolve integration issues.…See more Requires 4+ years of software engineering experience with C/C++ and expertise in embedded systems, device drivers, and firmware development. The role involves analyzing failures using lab instrumentation, supporting multiple platform variants, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to code reviews and documentation.

Senior engineer designing, developing, and debugging Android and automotive software features for next-generation vehicle experiences. Responsibilities include hands-on development across Android, Linux, QNX, and embedded systems; deep system integration testing and SIT-level debugging; log analysis and root-cause analysis across software and hardware layers; and collaboration with platform, UX, and system integration teams to support rapid prototyping and customer showcases.…See more Requires 2+ years software engineering experience with proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python; 5+ years preferred in Android, Android Automotive, embedded systems, or automotive software platforms.

Senior Software Engineer role focused on designing and developing Linux/Android telephony software for cellular technologies (4G LTE, 5G), including VoLTE, Video Telephony, VoWifi, and MSIM features. Responsibilities include debugging complex multi-module Android issues from UI through radio interface layer, implementing test tools, and contributing to AOSP.…See more The role requires 2+ years of C++/Java/Kotlin development experience, Android software development, embedded mobile development, and Linux environment proficiency, with telephony domain experience preferred.

Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms.…See more Performs hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation across boards and chipsets, analyzing failures using lab instrumentation and resolving hardware/software integration issues. Implements test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing, collaborates with hardware and silicon teams, and mentors junior engineers on embedded software best practices and debugging techniques.

Principal Software Engineer role on Qualcomm's Cloud AI team focused on LLM serving and inference acceleration. The engineer will design, optimize, and deploy high-performance software across the product lifecycle, from R&D through commercial deployment, with expertise in serving frameworks (vLLM), PyTorch, neural network optimization, and multi-core/SoC architecture performance modeling.…See more Strong C++/Python development skills, deep LLM/multi-modal model understanding, and experience with machine learning accelerators are required; experience with compiler technology, performance analysis, and commercial software delivery at scale is essential.

As a Sr. Staff CPU Software Test Engineer, you will design, develop, and execute automated software/firmware test suites to verify quality and compliance of Qualcomm CPU products at functional, integration, and system levels.…See more You'll create comprehensive test plans with requirements traceability and coverage analysis, perform manual testing of customer installations across mobile, compute, and automotive environments, and assist in establishing CI/CD and release engineering processes. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience, 3+ years with languages like C, C++, Java, or Python, and ideally 8+ years of software/firmware validation expertise with hands-on server platform testing.

Qualcomm is hiring a Principal Software Architect to design and implement Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS) and manageability solutions for high-performance data center compute platforms based on Snapdragon/Oryon CPUs. The role requires deep expertise in ARM architecture, Linux kernels, RAS principles, and system manageability, with responsibility for architecting a robust software stack across firmware, HLOS, and BIOS layers.…See more You will provide technical leadership across cross-functional hardware and software teams, engage with ARM and OCP communities, and ensure seamless integration of RAS and manageability features. This position demands 8+ years of software engineering experience (or 7+ with a Master's, 6+ with a PhD) and 4+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python.

Staff Machine Learning Engineer to drive AI/ML-based automation across Qualcomm's Automotive SoC Cybersecurity and Safety engineering. The role focuses on building intelligent, scalable solutions using LLMs, GenAI, and agentic AI systems to streamline cybersecurity workflows, functional safety processes, and silicon verification.…See more Responsibilities include designing end-to-end ML pipelines, developing document-understanding and review-automation systems, and applying AI to security analysis and compliance monitoring across the product development lifecycle. Required: strong ML/AI background, Python or C++ proficiency, production ML experience; preferred: knowledge of automotive standards (ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 26262), hardware security, or RTL/verification workflows.

Qualcomm seeks an embedded software engineer to design, develop, and validate real-time sensors software for mobile and IoT devices. You will architect scalable, high-performance systems integrating sensors, audio, location, camera, and connectivity technologies, working cross-functionally with hardware and systems teams.…See more The role requires proficiency in C/C++, embedded RTOS, Linux/Android, and software debugging tools, with potential contributions in digital signal processing, machine learning, and AI. You will manage complex projects independently, optimize performance, and produce technical documentation while ensuring architectural decisions align with business and technical requirements.

Senior Director leading software product management and platform strategy across embedded, mobile, edge, and data-center systems at Qualcomm. Requires 4+ years of people leadership and 3+ years in large matrixed organizations, with deep technical expertise in operating systems (Linux, Android, Windows, Chrome OS), full software stacks, and semiconductor/embedded platforms.…See more Responsible for defining and executing multi-release software roadmaps, influencing engineering and business stakeholders without direct authority, and building developer and OEM ecosystems. Must translate silicon capabilities into differentiated software products while balancing business requirements, technical complexity, and long-term platform objectives.

Qualcomm seeks a Senior System Software Engineer to optimize power efficiency across Snapdragon mobile SoCs. The role spans the full lifecycle from architecture and modeling through post-silicon debug, validation, and productization, requiring expertise in firmware, Linux kernel, and system software optimization.…See more Responsibilities include driving end-to-end power optimization across hardware/software boundaries, owning post-silicon power KPI execution, performing trade-off analysis on scheduler and DVFS algorithms, and developing power debug and automation infrastructure. The position demands strong embedded software development experience, deep understanding of computer architecture and OS fundamentals, and hands-on work with firmware and kernel-level tuning.

Qualcomm seeks a Software Engineer to develop power and limits management software for chipsets and SoCs. The role involves analyzing requirements, designing software solutions optimized for power efficiency, performing detailed analysis of existing software to improve performance and memory utilization, and developing profiling and debugging tools.…See more Candidates will work across pre-silicon to commercialization, collaborating with system, power, hardware, and software engineers, and may scope hardware acceleration opportunities.

Senior software engineer designing and developing CI/CD systems, enterprise tooling, and quality processes for thousands of developers at Qualcomm. Responsibilities include building front-end applications, backend services, databases, microservices, and middleware APIs; performing code reviews and automated testing; administering Linux environments; and integrating with SCM tools (GitHub, Gerrit, Perforce).…See more Requires 2+ years software engineering experience with a programming language (C, C++, Java, Python) and a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science; preferred experience includes CI/CD automation, Python/C#/C tool development, and SCM tool workflows.