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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 9 days ago
Closes: Nov 24, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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

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As a Principal Software Application Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will leverage your expertise to provide advanced technical support for software systems through presentations, demonstrations, and customer training, focusing on the commercialization and maintenance of Qualcomm products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and customers to identify complex issues in design software systems, debug problems, and recommend innovative solutions tailored to specific requirements. Your role involves driving system architecture customizations from proof of concept to final product launches, preparing detailed product specifications, and writing comprehensive technical documentation including application notes and FAQs. The position requires a deep understanding of programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python, along with extensive experience in software development and debugging techniques. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and at least six years of relevant industry experience, preferably in customer-facing roles that involve interaction with leadership teams.

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C C++ Java Python debugging techniques CI/CD Git Linux Docker Kubernetes AWS PostgreSQL MongoDB RESTful APIs JSON XML Swagger Jenkins GitHub Confluence

What you'll do

Provide technical expertise through presentations for business development and customer training.
Identify and debug complex issues in customer software systems to recommend solutions.
Drive system architecture customizations from concept to commercial launch based on customer needs.
Assess product applicability, prepare detailed specifications, and disseminate technical information.
Write comprehensive documentation including application notes and FAQs for products.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of software development experience.
Master’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of software applications engineering experience.
PhD in a relevant field and at least 2 years of software development experience.
Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.
Experience with debugging techniques for complex issues.
Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering or related field.
Preferred: At least 6 years of software applications engineering experience.

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