Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $99,500–$149,300 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 20, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k

This role $124k

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

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The Software Engineer joins the Engineering Group to develop system-level software solutions across the Android Stack and Linux kernel. This role involves building end-to-end solutions in both user space and kernel space while ensuring optimal resource usage according to Android framework, Linux system, and kernel programming principles. The engineer will collaborate with systems, multimedia, and architecture teams to solve complex technical challenges within mobile computing platforms. Required skills include proficiency in Java, C++ Libraries/JNI, Python, and experience with the device driver model. Technical tools and environments include T32, gdb, Android Studio, Git, and Android Make. The role focuses on the core operating system and platform layers for mobile devices, requiring expertise in Linux kernel drivers, AIDL HALs, and potentially integrating AI models into software development to enhance mobile computing functionality.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 761 postings across 67 companies.

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Skills

Linux Kernel Android Framework C++ Java Python JNI AIDL System Programming GDB T32 Git Android Studio ADB Make AI/ML Unix Crash Analysis

What you'll do

Develop end-to-end solutions across both user space and kernel space.
Implement features within the Android stack and Linux kernel.
Optimize resource usage while adhering to Android framework and Linux system programming principles.
Develop system-level software solutions for multimedia, architecture, and other core systems.
Perform debugging using T32, gdb, and crash analysis tools like android tombstones.
Write and maintain code in Java, C++, and Python.
Develop and modify Linux kernel drivers and kernel code.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Excellent knowledge of OS fundamentals, data structures, Linux kernel, and the device driver model (preferred).
Hands-on experience in Java, C++ Libraries/JNI, and Python coding (preferred).
Hands-on experience with Android Application Framework, Android native daemons/services, and AIDL HALs (preferred).
Hands-on experience with system programming on any Linux/Unix OS (preferred).
Hands-on experience in debugging with T32, gdb, and crash analysis using android tombstones (preferred).
Experience in Git, Android Make, Android Tools, Android Studio, and Adb (preferred).
Experience in developing linux kernel drivers, modifying kernel code, or knowledge of AI models (preferred).

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