Sensors Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$142,200–$213,200 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Dec 13, 2026

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This role $178k
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This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$209,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Sensors Engineer

As a Principal Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join a dynamic team focused on advancing multimedia technologies such as speech, audio, imaging, and augmented reality. Your role involves designing systems-level software and hardware to enhance multimedia functionality under some supervision, identifying power constraints, and proposing innovative solutions. You will collaborate with peers to ensure products meet customer requirements, develop test environments, and conduct complex experiments independently to train and evaluate machine learning models. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, along with extensive experience in multimedia technology areas. Proficiency in programming languages like C++, Python, and knowledge of tools such as MATLAB and Simulink is essential for this role that demands expertise in machine learning algorithms and frameworks.

What you'll do

  • Designs systems-level software and hardware for multimedia functionality under supervision.
  • Develops test environments and cases to verify design accuracy and reliability.
  • Programs chip features and tailors algorithms according to a framework with guidance.
  • Completes complex machine learning tasks related to data engineering independently.
  • Conducts experiments to train and evaluate machine learning models autonomously.
  • Contributes to technical documentation and escalates complex issues as needed.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • At least 4 years of Systems Engineering or related work experience required.
  • Experience working in multimedia technology areas such as speech, audio, imaging, and computer vision.
  • Ability to design systems-level software and hardware for multimedia functionality under supervision.
  • Develops test environments and cases to verify the design accuracy and reliability of components.
  • Conducts complex experiments independently to train and evaluate machine learning models.

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