Engineer, Senior Staff

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

In short

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for world-class products. This role requires strong programming skills in languages like C++, Java, or Python, experience with databases and APIs, and a degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, create, modify, and validate critical embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyze user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize sophisticated software for optimal operational efficiency.
Design and implement software sub-systems for complex, large-scale products and systems.
Lead design, coding, and testing efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Perform highly complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triage and fix issues to ensure code quality.
Collaborate with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to design solutions.
Write detailed technical documentation for highly complex Software projects and review technical documentation for junior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
3+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
3+ years of experience with API.

Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
12+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
2+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.