Job Description
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.
- 2+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
- 2+ years of experience with API.
- 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Applies 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 and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
- Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
- 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.
- Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
- Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
- Writes technical documentation for Software projects.
Level of Responsibility:
- Works under supervision.
- Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
- Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
