Sensors Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$99,500–$149,300 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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Below market

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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$195,047 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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

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TL;DR · Sensors Software Engineer

#Sensors Software Engineer (Engineer or Senior) joins the Sensors Team to design, develop, and validate embedded and edge software for mobile applications. You will build scalable, high-performance software systems for real-time embedded sensors, focusing on low-power solutions for multimedia, navigation, and wearables. Daily responsibilities include coding large features, performing unit testing, debugging, and maintaining architectural designs to ensure system maintainability and performance. You will utilize C/C++, embedded real-time operating systems, and experience with Linux, Android, or Windows. The role requires proficiency with embedded debug tools and programming in Java or Python. You will also apply knowledge of digital signal processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to solve complex problems involving the fusion of sensors, audio, location, and connectivity for user context determination.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, modify, and validate embedded and edge software applications and specialized utility programs.
  • Analyze complex user needs and software requirements to select appropriate technologies and design frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain architectural designs for scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software systems.
  • Perform coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and system integration.
  • Model and analyze software systems to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance and code quality.
  • Write comprehensive technical documentation for software projects.
  • Manage complex projects independently while meeting specific project expectations and schedules.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Embedded software development in C/C++ (preferred).
  • Experience with embedded real-time operating systems (preferred).
  • Experience in Linux, Android, or Windows operating systems (preferred).
  • Experience with embedded software debug tools (preferred).
  • Excellent understanding of software design and development processes (preferred).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (preferred).
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment (preferred).

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