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AI Software Developer, Staff

qualcomm

San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Apr 2026

💰 $192,100/yr($128,100/yr – $192,100/yr)

About the role

Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:

Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Software Developer

General Summary:

AI Software Developer, Staff

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. This role will be part of the team executing our AI strategy, designing and implementing advanced AI solutions to solve complex business challenges supporting multiple enterprise functions. This role involves developing and implementing solutions using Generative AI, LLMs, Agents while applying software engineering best practices. As a Qualcomm IT Software Developer, Staff (GenAI), you will be at the forefront of delivering end-to-end GenAI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address their business needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Applies knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Design and implement GenAI agents and applications.
Develop and implement data pipelines, ensuring seamless integrations
Design and implement APIs to make generative AI agents, data, and models accessible, adhering to software engineering best practices.
Collaborate with developers, data scientists, and business teams to implement GenAI solutions.
Stay abreast of the latest AI research and technologies, evaluating and adopting them to maintain our competitive edge.
Communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of IT-relevant work experience with Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems).
OR
7+ years of IT-relevant work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.

• 4+ years of work experience with Full-stack Application Development (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
• 3+ years of work experience with Data Structures, algorithms, and data stores.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree (MS) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or related field.
10+ years of experience in software development, data science, data analytics, or related field
Experience working with Patent systems
Architecture and systems design expertise for distributed, event-driven, and API-first systems with strong reliability and security postures.
LLM/AI ecosystem expertise: orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel), RAG/search patterns, evaluation/guardrails, vector indexing; experience standardizing agentic patterns at scale.
Deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
Strong technical depth in Languages/Frameworks: Python, Java, TypeScript, Angular / React and React Native for web.
Data: SQL and NoSQL systems; Search/Elasticsearch (design, indexing, performance tuning).
Cloud expertise / Certified – Azure/AWS/GCP
Strong debugging and analysis skills, for root causing complex issues.
High degree of autonomy in task management
Experience working within large global matrix organizations.

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).

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