Senior Staff Engineer - Automotive

1 Day ago • 4-12 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $162,600 PA - $244,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for designing, developing, creating, modifying, and validating embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and utility programs. You will contribute to world-class products and collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, hardware, and test engineers. The role involves analyzing user needs, designing complex software sub-systems, leading design and coding efforts, performing code reviews, and writing technical documentation. This position requires minimal supervision and provides guidance to team members, with decision-making that significantly impacts project success.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 6+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 3+ years of programming in C, C++, Java, or Python
Good to have:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 12+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 1+ year of experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Highly competitive benefits package

Job Details

Job Posting Date

2025-06-25

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

•    12+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. 

•    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 critical 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 sophisticated software for optimal operational efficiency.

•    Designs and implements software sub-systems for complex, large-scale products and systems.

•    Leads design, coding, and testing efforts to ensure that projects are completed to specifications and schedules.

•    Performs highly 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 increase leverage and design solutions that work with other components of a specific project.

•    Writes detailed technical documentation for highly complex Software projects; reviews technical documentation for junior engineers.

Level of Responsibility:

•    Works independently with minimal supervision.  

•    Provides supervision/guidance to other team members. 

•    Decision-making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success.

•    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 (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.

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).

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.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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.

 

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$162,600.00 - $244,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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

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