#Software Engineer - Linux / Android Telephony

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 10 days ago $94,200–$141,200 / year
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Join Qualcomm's Innovation Center as a Software Engineer specializing in Linux and Android telephony software development for cellular technologies like 4G LTE and 5G. You will design and implement new features on the Android platform, debug complex issues across multiple modules from UI to radio interface layers, and develop tools to streamline testing processes. This role involves contributing to the Android Open Source Project and supporting pre-silicon and post-silicon chipset development. Ideal candidates have experience in C++, Java/Kotlin, embedded software for mobile devices, and Linux environments, with a preference for telephony domain expertise, strong debugging skills, and proficiency with git.

Skills

C++ Java Kotlin Android Software Development Linux Git Data Structures and Algorithms Object Oriented Design Telephony Domain Debugging Skills

What you'll do

  • Design and implement new telephony features on the Android platform.
  • Debug complex issues across multiple modules in the Android stack.
  • Develop tools and test applications to enhance testing efficiency.
  • Contribute code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
  • Support pre-silicon and post-silicon bring-up for future chipsets.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience in C++ and Java/Kotlin programming with strong data structures and algorithms knowledge.
  • Proven expertise in Android software development and embedded systems on mobile devices.
  • Extensive background in Linux environment for software development.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design and development principles.
  • Experience debugging complex issues across multiple modules in the Android stack.
  • Familiarity with contributing to open-source projects like AOSP.
  • Preferred: Strong telephony domain knowledge and git proficiency for development.

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Salary context

This $94,200–$141,200 range sits above 13% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000–$175,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Qualcomm

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