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- Work type
- On-site
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Posted
- 23 days ago
- Closes
- Nov 10, 2026
- Nearby
- 99+ roles within 25 mi
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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TL;DR · Careers
As a Senior Software Application Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing mobile and IoT technologies. Your role involves providing technical expertise through presentations and demonstrations while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers to address software-related issues. Day-to-day responsibilities include debugging complex system-level problems, profiling applications for power and performance optimization, and developing proof-of-concept demos on Qualcomm platforms. You will leverage C, C++, Java, Python, and other tools to analyze execution data and create documentation for customer training sessions. Ideal candidates have experience with embedded systems, Android OS, Linux kernel, and ARM architecture, as well as a strong background in software development and system performance analysis.
Skills
What you'll do
- Use profiling tools to evaluate applications and identify power, performance, and thermal issues.
- Collaborate with customers to debug complex use cases and resolve system-level issues.
- Design proof-of-concept demos to showcase features on Qualcomm IoT platforms.
- Analyze execution data and optimize overall system behavior for efficiency.
- Develop or enhance debugging and profiling tools to improve performance analysis.
- Create technical documentation, deliver training sessions, and provide onsite support.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of software development experience.
- Strong debugging and software development skills for system-level issues on Qualcomm products.
- Experience with embedded systems power, performance, thermal analysis, and software optimization techniques.
- Solid understanding of SoC architecture and familiarity with Android OS, Linux kernel, and ARM architecture.
- Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages, including problem analysis and debugging.
- Proven customer-facing experience, delivering training sessions, and resolving project issues.
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