Senior IT Software Developer, Applications & Platforms

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 6 days ago
Closes: Dec 19, 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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TL;DR · Senior IT Software Developer, Applications & Platforms

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The Senior IT Software Developer role at Qualcomm involves independently designing and developing software across the stack for web applications and engineering tools, including programming at the data layer, integration layer, API layer, and UI layer. This position requires building fault-tolerant systems and services, deploying pipelines that manage the software lifecycle, and acting as a technical lead on complex projects to ensure completion. The developer will collaborate with senior leaders across functions to define standards for application architectures and best practices, maintain application uptime at 99.9%, and write detailed documentation. Key skills include proficiency in programming languages such as C++, experience with APIs, and knowledge of agile methodologies. This role is part of the Information Technology Group, focusing on engineering solutions that scale within a large technology corporation.

Skills

Python Java C++ Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL MySQL Git Agile REST JSON Swagger Jenkins Prometheus Grafana Maven Spring Boot

What you'll do

Designs and develops software across the stack for web applications and engineering tools.
Acts as a technical lead on complex projects to ensure completion and adherence to standards.
Implements robust monitoring and alerting systems to maintain application uptime at 99.9%.
Writes clear and detailed technical documentation for complex technical projects.
Anticipates and resolves complex issues by collaborating with senior leaders across functions.
Develops pipelines that handle the software lifecycle, ensuring efficient deployment processes.
Leads technical conversations to align performance metrics with industry standards.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
Five years of progressive experience in software development and engineering.
Expertise in designing and developing web applications and engineering tools across multiple layers (data, integration, API, UI).
Experience leading complex technical projects and collaborating with senior leaders to define standards for application architectures.
Proficiency in maintaining high system uptime through robust monitoring, alerting systems, and prompt issue resolution.
Ability to write clear, detailed technical documentation for complex projects and lead technical conversations on performance metrics.

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