Staff Engineer

8 Hours ago • 2 Years +

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and utility programs. This role involves collaborating with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to design system-level software solutions. Responsibilities include analyzing user needs, designing and implementing software modules for large-scale products, leading design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts, performing code reviews, and writing detailed technical documentation for complex software projects.

Good To Have:

Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
3+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
3+ years of experience with API.
1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience (or Master's/PhD with less experience).
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python.
Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyze user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints.
Design and implement software modules for large-scale products and systems.
Participate in and lead design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts.
Perform complex code reviews and regression tests, triage and fix issues.
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers.
Write detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.

Perks:

World-class health benefit options providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.
Programs designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
Self and family resources to help build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define purpose.
Wellbeing programs and resources to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well.
Continuous learning and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Mentorships.

Add these skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job

team-management

communication

problem-solving

github

cpp

game-texts

quality-control

git

python

perforce

java

Job Posting Date

2025-10-06

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software 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 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 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

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

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
2+ years of 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.
8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
3+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
3+ years of experience with API.
1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Leverages advanced 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, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems.
Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.
Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.

Level of Responsibility:

Works independently with minimal supervision.
Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.