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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Posted: 8 days ago
Closes: Nov 25, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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As a senior Software Engineer on Qualcomm’s Advanced Robotics Team, you will lead the development of the company's robotics software platform, defining its architecture and driving technical design reviews for core middleware and services such as ROS 2/DDS. Your daily tasks include optimizing heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/DSP/NPU) and camera pipelines, ensuring robustness and low power consumption on Qualcomm’s SoCs, and championing safety standards like ISO 26262. You will mentor senior engineers, engage with customers to clarify requirements, and guide integrations while building a strong review culture and CI/CD discipline within the team. The role requires expertise in C++, Python, ROS 2, and DDS, along with experience in Linux for robotics and real-time systems, making it ideal for those passionate about shaping the software heart of a rapidly growing robotics portfolio used across various industries.

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C++ Python ROS2 DDS Linux MCU/RTOS CPU GPU NPU DSP CI/CD SLAM VIO dense/stereo depth semantic mapping planning & controls manipulation Qualcomm robotics stacks on-device AI performance engineering heterogeneous SoCs

What you'll do

Develop the software architecture for Qualcomm's Robotics platform interfaces and runtime.
Drive the technical design reviews and roadmap for SDK components and core middleware.
Validate real-world performance using sim-in-the-loop and HIL testing methods.
Optimize software for heterogeneous compute, focusing on CPU/GPU/DSP/NPU utilization.
Champion safety practices and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
Mentor senior engineers to maintain high code quality and foster a review culture.

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience with at least 4 years in robotics platforms.
Expertise in C++, Python, ROS 2, and DDS (QoS, discovery, message design).
Depth in physical AI embedded systems, SLAM/visual-inertial odometry, dense/stereo depth, semantic mapping, planning & controls, or manipulation.
Strong background in Linux for robotics, real-time considerations, and MCU/RTOS interactions.
Experience optimizing performance on heterogeneous SoCs (CPU/GPU/NPU/DSP) and camera/ISP stacks.

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