Jobs at Qualcomm

Qualcomm seeks a Software Engineer to develop end-to-end solutions across the Android Stack and Linux kernel, working in both user space and kernel space. The role involves collaborating with systems and architecture teams to build system-level software adhering to Android framework and Linux kernel principles.…See more Required expertise includes OS fundamentals, Linux kernel, device driver models, and hands-on experience with Java, C++, Python, Android Application Framework, native services, and debugging tools (gdb, T32, crash analysis). Experience with Linux kernel driver development and AI/ML software development is preferred.

Develop, optimize, and validate AI/ML solutions that leverage Qualcomm's AI inference accelerators for data center and hybrid applications. Design and implement GenAI and LLM applications, perform model benchmarking, optimize deployment strategies, and drive system-level architecture decisions.…See more Apply deep expertise in ML frameworks, system performance profiling, and parallel computing to ensure best-in-class inference performance, power efficiency, and scalability across heterogeneous hardware.

Drive end-to-end execution of complex data center hardware programs spanning cards, servers, racks, and lab infrastructure from concept through delivery. Coordinate cross-functional engineering, operations, and procurement teams; manage schedules, budgets, risks, and vendor relationships.…See more Develop program scope, milestones, and success criteria while providing stakeholder communication and compliance tracking. Requires 5+ years of hardware program management experience, strong data center domain knowledge, and proficiency with project management tools.

Qualcomm seeks a Systems Software Power Engineer to optimize power efficiency across Snapdragon mobile SoCs. The role spans the full lifecycle from architecture and design through post-silicon debug, validation, and productization, requiring deep expertise in power architectures, control loops, and low-power techniques.…See more The engineer will prototype and evaluate power features using pre-silicon platforms and post-silicon bring-up, perform trade-off analysis on scheduler and DVFS algorithms, and develop firmware, Linux kernel, and system-level optimizations. The position demands hands-on embedded software development, Linux kernel experience, computer architecture fundamentals, and electrical engineering knowledge of low-power design principles.

As a Platform Software Architect at Qualcomm, you will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge products. You'll work independently on complex system-level solutions, leading design, coding, unit testing, and integration efforts while collaborating across hardware, systems, and test engineering teams.…See more The role requires 4+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and proficiency in languages like C++, Java, or Python. You'll perform code reviews, debug issues, and write technical documentation while providing guidance to team members and influencing key organizational decisions.

Senior Staff Software Engineer leading a small team to develop end-to-end solutions across the Android stack and Linux kernel, working on both user space and kernel space components. The role requires deep expertise in operating systems, Android frameworks, and Linux kernel programming, with collaboration across systems, multimedia, and architecture teams.…See more Candidates must have 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 3+ years hands-on programming in C, C++, Java, or Python, with preferred experience in Android Application Framework, kernel drivers, debugging tools, and system-level programming.

Senior signal integrity and power integrity engineer supporting Qualcomm's next-generation server projects. Responsibilities include performing package extraction and system-level analysis (DDR, SerDes, PDN), developing design guidelines for package and PCB design, and collaborating across IC, package, PCB, and simulation teams.…See more Requires 3+ years of experience in DDR/SerDes design, proficiency with field solvers (HFSS, Q3D, Sentinel-PSI, Clarity) and simulation tools (ADS, Hspice), and strong electromagnetics and transmission-line theory background.

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Qualcomm, you will design, develop, and deploy AI and Generative AI solutions for the Nimbus product line, focusing on network optimization, Digital Twin technologies, and LLM-based applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product, and domain teams to translate business requirements into production-ready AI-enabled solutions, staying current with emerging AI technologies and best practices.…See more The role requires hands-on experience with model development, evaluation, deployment, and operationalization, along with strong software engineering practices for scalable and maintainable systems. You must communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Lead AI/ML software program management across SoC platforms and multiple business units at Qualcomm's Central PMO. Scope, plan, and execute AI/ML software deliverables; manage cross-functional dependencies, staffing, and schedules; establish execution discipline, risk management, and communication processes; and drive alignment between Product Management, Engineering, and senior stakeholders.…See more Requires 4+ years of program management experience, strong technical understanding of AI/ML and embedded software development, and Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Lead software product strategy and roadmap execution across Qualcomm's embedded and intelligent-device operating systems (Linux, Android, Windows, Chrome OS) and semiconductor platforms. Define software architecture and commercialization strategies for mobile, automotive, IoT, edge computing, and data center products while managing a team and influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.…See more Translate silicon and hardware capabilities into differentiated software products, build developer and OEM ecosystems, and balance business requirements with technical complexity and long-term platform objectives.

Sr. Director of Engineering role at Qualcomm requiring 10+ years of semiconductor product development experience and 5+ years in technical leadership.…See more The position involves defining system-level architecture and strategy for complex hardware/software integration, particularly around AI workloads, multimedia processing, and power efficiency. Responsibilities include presenting technical trade-offs to executive leadership, solving ambiguous OEM requirements from first principles, identifying cross-boundary innovations, and contributing to the patent portfolio.

Staff or Senior Staff Software Engineer role leading design and development of Qualcomm's AI Stack (QAIRT/Genie) to enable efficient execution of generative AI models and large language models on low-power Snapdragon platforms. Responsibilities include developing core runtime components for resource-constrained inference systems, optimizing performance/accuracy/power consumption, debugging complex issues, and mentoring junior engineers.…See more Requires 5–8+ years of software development experience with strong C/C++ and Linux proficiency, plus knowledge of hardware acceleration and embedded AI deployment.

Join Qualcomm's GPU Compiler team to develop testing infrastructure and software tools for the Adreno GPU compiler. You will design and implement full-stack web applications using Angular/Django, develop RESTful APIs, architect scalable solutions, and establish CI/CD pipelines and containerization strategies.…See more The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Python, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks, with hands-on experience in debugging, testing on target hardware/simulation, and cross-browser compatibility. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams on test planning, build/release processes, and code review while optimizing application performance and maintainability.

Develop in-house GPU drivers for Qualcomm Adreno graphics processors, focusing on Vulkan and D3D12 API implementation for verification and prototyping of next-generation architectures. Work across hardware, verification, and silicon teams to validate GPU function and performance on simulators and emulators.…See more Apply deep knowledge of graphics, computer architecture, operating systems, and GPU programming to solve complex hardware-software integration challenges.

Lead end-to-end robotics system architecture spanning hardware, firmware, OS, middleware, AI runtimes, and cloud integration at the principal/director level. Define architectural principles for real-time behavior, performance, safety, determinism, and scalability across heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/DSP/NPU/MCU), and guide decisions across perception, localization, navigation, planning, manipulation, and control stacks.…See more Architect multi-sensor systems with precise timing/synchronization (PTP/IEEE 1588), sensor fusion pipelines, and ROS 2/DDS-based middleware. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, hiring standards, and influence multi-year platform strategy.

Senior software engineer with 5+ years of experience building and debugging Android Automotive and embedded automotive software platforms. You will design, develop, and validate features across Android, Linux, QNX, and middleware layers, performing system integration testing, log analysis, and root-cause debugging.…See more The role requires hands-on programming in Java/Kotlin and C/C++, deep understanding of Android framework and automotive communication protocols (CAN, SOME/IP, MQTT), and ability to drive complex issues to closure in a fast-paced prototyping environment.

Develop and maintain automated test scripts for Snapdragon SoC-based platforms, integrating them into CI/CD workflows and validating critical components including CPU, Kernel, and Performance subsystems. Execute test plans, enhance test frameworks, and troubleshoot platform issues with a focus on Linux distributions and performance optimization.…See more The role requires proficiency in Python and Shell/Bash scripting, basic Linux OS fundamentals, and exposure to CI/CD tools and test automation.

This entry-level backend software engineer role involves designing, developing, and maintaining microservices and APIs for Qualcomm's Compute Sentra SaaS platform, which powers device management and IoT security. You will implement REST APIs, event listeners, and data models in object-oriented languages (Java, Kotlin, C#), work with relational databases and SQL, and deploy services to cloud environments.…See more The role includes code reviews, testing, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration with product and QA teams, with exposure to modern AI-assisted development tools.

Entry-level backend software engineer role building cloud-native microservices for Qualcomm's Compute Sentra SaaS platform, which powers device management and IoT security. You will implement REST APIs, event listeners, and data models; write tested code; participate in code reviews; and troubleshoot services in cloud environments.…See more The role emphasizes learning modern development practices, including AI-assisted coding tools, alongside experienced engineers.

Senior software engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and debugging Android Automotive and embedded software for next-generation vehicle platforms. Responsibilities include hands-on development across Android, Linux, QNX, and middleware; system integration testing; root-cause analysis; and collaboration with platform, UX, and partner teams to deliver rapid prototypes and trade-show demonstrations.…See more Required expertise in Java or Kotlin with solid C/C++ knowledge; strong understanding of Android framework, IPC mechanisms, build systems, and debugging tools. Preferred experience with Android Automotive OS, automotive middleware, CAN/SOME/IP/MQTT protocols, and cross-platform embedded integration.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform Test team, you will develop and maintain automated test scripts for Snapdragon SoC-based platforms, integrating them into CI/CD workflows and validating critical platform components including CPU, kernel, and performance subsystems. You'll execute test plans, enhance test frameworks, automate industry-standard benchmarks, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues quickly.…See more The role requires proficiency in Python and Shell/Bash scripting, basic Linux OS knowledge, familiarity with CI/CD workflows and test automation tools, and strong independent problem-solving skills.

Design and develop uniform global methodologies for emulation build generation and debug across FPGA-based emulation platforms at Qualcomm's SoC digital hardware organization. Collaborate with architects, designers, verification engineers, and software teams to support pre-silicon prototyping and bring-up of new SoC designs.…See more Debug low-level software and hardware issues using tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers, with expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA platforms (Xilinx/Intel), and scripting languages. Requires 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience, with preferred 5+ years in emulation and silicon environments.

As an ASIC Digital Design Engineer, you will define, model, design, optimize, verify, and validate IP blocks and SoCs for high-performance, low-power memory subsystems (HBM, LPDDR). You'll work with cross-functional teams to develop architectures, circuit specifications, and logic designs based on system requirements, using EDA tools to execute the RTL-to-GDS flow and custom circuit design workflows.…See more Responsibilities include creating system simulations, evaluating implementation strategies, and documenting technical specifications for ASIC projects.

Design and develop operational software applications supporting Qualcomm's Product Security Team, implementing security development lifecycle frameworks and workflows. Work across diverse technology teams to translate security requirements into production systems, with focus on vulnerability management, debugging complex issues, and resolving production security incidents.…See more Requires 2+ years of development experience in languages like C#, .NET Core, Python, or Java, plus strong software security fundamentals and Linux administration or development skills.

Design and develop compiler features, optimizations, and toolsets for Qualcomm hardware in open source projects including GCC, LLVM, and glibc. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to enable efficient code generation, improve performance, and enhance programmer usability across applications including machine learning on edge devices.…See more Identify optimization opportunities through benchmarking, code analysis, and user interaction, and contribute compiler and system software improvements to open source communities.