Senior Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
- Lead team to improve engineering efficiency and product quality.
- Design, develop, integrate, test, debug, and validate real-time embedded software.
- Work with embedded RTOS, embedded systems, and microcontroller firmware.
- Develop communication protocols and platforms for wireless chipsets (3G, 4G, 5G, AI).
- Identify and implement tools to continually improve the software development process.
- Provide support on customer issues and requirements to Software Application Engineers.
- Create engineering documentation for intellectual property, prepare technical specifications and requirements.
- Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and seven years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with nine years of progressive experience.
- World-class health benefit options providing world-class coverage.
- Programs designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
- Self and family resources to build emotional/mental strength and resilience and define purpose.
- Wellbeing programs and resources to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well.
- Access to continuous learning and development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Mentorships.
3 skills required
Job Details
Job Posting Date
2025-09-12
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Gaming Engineering
General Summary:
This individual leads the team to improve engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility of the design, driver development, integration, test, debugging and validation of real time embedded software, embedded RTOS environment, embedded systems, embedded microcontroller firmware, communication protocols and platforms for wireless chipsets including features enabled by 3G, 4G, 5G, AI and/or other current and future technologies. Develops and debugs platforms in-addition to on target development. Identifies, evaluates and implements tools and processes to continually improve the software development process. Provides support on customer issues and requirements to Software Application Engineers by providing input to project planning and timescales. Creates engineering documentation for intellectual property, prepares technical specifications and requirements. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.
*Telecommuting may be permitted. When not telecommuting, must report to Qualcomm’s office location(s) in San Diego, CA.*
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and seven (7) years of experience in a related occupation. Will also accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and nine (9) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.
Pay Range: $184,974.00 - $244,000.00/year
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