Software Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Artificial Intelligence

In short

Qualcomm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA. The role involves developing embedded and cloud software solutions for on-device AI and agentic mobile use cases, focusing on Android platform features and integrating AI frameworks. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Prototype, design, develop, and support commercialization of embedded and cloud software solutions for agentic mobile use cases.
Add features to Android Platform stack (Application Layer, Middleware and Native).
Integrate on-device LLMs and on-device vector databases.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
3+ years of experience with development of Object-Oriented S/W using C++, Java, OR Rust
Solid understanding of Operating System Concepts and Concurrency
Strong proficiency in using git for S/W development
Strong written and verbal communication skills
3+ years of experience working with embedded Linux and/or Android
Experience in Android SDK, NDK, Android OS concepts and architecture (HALs, Security and Treble)
Familiarity with python for AI/ML related software development
Familiarity with ARM processors, ARM Assembly, Mobile SoC architecture - subsystems, hypervisor/virtualization, security, memory, storage, buses, peripherals, power, thermals
Debugging skills, working experience in S/W bring up and analyzing crash dumps

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience with on-device AI runtimes like TFLite, Pytorch edge, ExecuTorch and Qualcomm AI stack is a big plus.
3+ years of industry experience developing using Modern C++ (C++14 or newer) and/or Java, Kotlin is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
For US benefits, review details at this link.