AI Software Application Engineer, Sr.

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation. As a Software Application Engineer, you will provide technical expertise of software systems through presentations, product demonstrations, and development of customer requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to address issues, debug, and troubleshoot software systems and applications, driving system architecture and feature customizations from proof of concept to commercial launch. You will also create detailed technical documentation.

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python.
• 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.
• Provide technical expertise of software systems through technical presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customer personnel to debug complex issues in customer design software systems.
• Drive system architecture and feature-specific customizations tailored for customer requirements.
• Assess potential application of company products, prepare detailed product specifications, and disseminate technical information.
• Write detailed and complex product technical documentation, application notes, and FAQs.

Good to Have

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with leadership.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.

Perks & Benefits

• Qualcomm offers a world-class health benefit option providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our programs are designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
• Our self and family resources help you build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define your purpose — in life and at work.
• Qualcomm’s wellbeing programs and resources offer support to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well, so they can unlock their full potential at home, at work, and everywhere between.

Job Posting Date

2025-11-14

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

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 Application Engineer, you will provide technical expertise of software systems through technical presentations in support of business development, product demonstrations, design and development of customer specific requirements, commercialization, and maintenance of Qualcomm products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to address questions, issues, debugging, or troubleshooting regarding software systems and applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

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

• 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• 6+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with leadership.

• Experience in a customer-facing role.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leverages advanced Software Application knowledge to provide technical expertise of software systems through technical presentations in support of business development, customer training, product demonstrations, commercialization, customization, and maintenance of Qualcomm products.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and customer personnel to identify customer problems, debug complex issues in customer design software systems, and recommend innovative solutions.

• Drives system architecture and feature-specific customizations tailored for customer requirements from proof of concept to final product commercial launches.

• Assesses potential application of company products, prepares detailed product specifications, disseminates technical information on specific software areas, and/or troubleshoots complex issues regarding software tools and products.

• Writes detailed and complex product technical documentation, application notes, and FAQs.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works independently with minimal supervision.

• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.

• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.

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

• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.

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