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#Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Device Driver Development

qualcomm
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Mar 2026
💰 $166,900/yr($111,300/yr$166,900/yr)

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. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. 

•    4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. 

•    3+ years of experience in C and Python

•    3+ years of experience in Embedded software development

•    2+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.

•    Lauterbach Trace32/JTAG debugging

•    Perforce or other SCM tools

•    ARM architecture

•    Embedded software/device driver development for smartphone, Internet of Things (IoT), or other mobile devices

•    Power management software

•    Qualcomm products, i.e. MSMs, MDMs, etc.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.

•    Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.

•    Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems.

•    Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.

•    Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code. 

•    Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.

•    Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.

Level of Responsibility:

•    Works independently with minimal supervision.

•    Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.    

•    Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.

•    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

•    Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).

•    Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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 

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