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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join the Sensors Team to design and develop cutting-edge embedded software solutions for mobile applications such as multimedia, navigation, IoT devices, and wearables. Your responsibilities include creating scalable and high-performance software systems for real-time embedded sensors, working closely with cross-functional teams to align architectural decisions with business needs. You will use C/C++, Linux/Android, and other tools to develop, debug, and optimize software, ensuring it meets performance and security requirements. Familiarity with digital signal processing, machine learning, and AI is beneficial. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to lead projects independently while influencing broader technical decisions within the company.
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