Staff AI Software Developer

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$128,100–$192,100 / yr
Posted
151 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Oct 10, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $192k
This role $160k
$115k most similar roles pay here $254k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $156,875–$226,512 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 623 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 603 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff AI Software Developer

AI Software Developer, Staff joins the Information Technology Group to execute the corporate AI strategy by designing and implementing advanced solutions for complex business challenges across multiple enterprise functions. This role involves developing end-to-end Generative AI solutions, including LLMs and agents, while adhering to software engineering best practices. Day-to-day responsibilities include building data pipelines, creating APIs for model accessibility, performing unit testing, and debugging large features. The candidate will utilize a technical stack featuring Python, Java, TypeScript, and frameworks like Angular or React. Specialized expertise is required in orchestration frameworks such as LangChain or Semantic Kernel, RAG patterns, vector indexing, and SQL/NoSQL systems. The role focuses on solving internal business problems by integrating generative AI technologies into the corporate infrastructure to improve operational efficiency across various departments.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and implement Generative AI agents and applications.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines to ensure seamless integration of systems.
  • Develop APIs to provide access to generative AI models and data while following software engineering best practices.
  • Translate complex AI concepts into understandable information for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Perform unit testing, debugging, and large-scale feature coding to meet project specifications.
  • Evaluate and adopt the latest AI research and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Architect distributed, event-driven, and API-first systems with high reliability and security.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 7+ years of IT-relevant work experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of IT-relevant work experience is required if the candidate holds a Bachelor's degree.
  • Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in full-stack application development using languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript.
  • Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience with data structures, algorithms, and data stores.
  • An advanced degree (MS) in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with LLM/AI ecosystems including orchestration frameworks, RAG patterns, vector indexing, and agentic patterns is preferred.
  • Expertise in architecture for distributed, event-driven, and API-first systems is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, TypeScript, and web frameworks like Angular or React is preferred.

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