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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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The Principal - Mobile Handset Products joins the Software Engineering group to lead software development and execution for next-generation premium tier mobile handset products. This leader drives cross-functional engineering strategy, platform delivery, software architecture, and productization across flagship mobile chipset programs. Daily responsibilities include owning end-to-end software execution, establishing governance models, and managing risks across architecture definition, bring-up, and commercialization. The role requires technical leadership across HLOS, firmware, middleware, virtualization, AI, and system software technologies. Candidates must utilize skills in C, C++, Java, and Python to improve platform quality, performance, security, and power efficiency. The position solves complex platform execution problems by aligning software, systems, and silicon domains to ensure successful product adoption and launch readiness for global OEM customers and strategic ecosystem partners.
AI
Mobile Computing Systems
CPU
GPU
NPU
Kernel
System Software
Software Architecture
ChatGPT
Gemini
Software Strategy
Platform Strategy
Mobile Handsets
Software Requirements
Android
Linux Kernel
C++
Python
C
Java
AI
ML
NPU
DSP
Virtualization
pKVM
Hypervisor
SoC
HW/SW co‑design
Performance Optimization
Profiling Tools
Agile
Version Control Systems
Android
iOS
Mobile Wallets
Digital Payments
Tokenization
A/B Testing
Product Analytics
Design Thinking
User Research
Mobile Payments
Payment Processing