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Sr. Software Engineer
Sr. Software Engineer-January 2024
Santa Clara
Jan 12, 2026
ABOUT QUALCOMM
Qualcomm designs, manufactures, and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services.
10,000+ employees
Telecom, Technology
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About Sr. Software Engineer

  Company:

  Qualcomm Atheros, 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 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:

  2+ years of experience with design and development of various data interface device drivers, Layer 2 (Data Link/MAC level) protocols and networking software

  Experience developing embedded real time networking software

  Experience with Unix/Linux OS environments and Embedded variants

  Experience with development environments for embedded systems cross-compilation, debug tools, ICE, JTAG etc.

  Excellent team, communication, and interpersonal skills

  Good knowledge of C and coding style for small, embedded systems

  Strong analytical and problem solving skills

  Strong architectural skills - design/implement for performance, modularity, and portability

  Experience with wireless communications, 802.11 MAC, security and management

  Familiarity with SoC platforms

  Experience with hardware bring up - BSP and boot-loader development

  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.

  Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hr_public_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0039028) for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

  Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

  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:

  $121,000.00 - $181,000.00

  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!

  If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers (http://www.qualcomm.com/contact/corporate) .

  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

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