Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Customer Engineering

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$162,600–$244,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Dec 13, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Customer Engineering

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Qualcomm Technologies is hiring an experienced embedded software engineer for a Customer Engineering role within its cross-functional team, focusing on the integration and optimization of secure government platforms. This senior-level position involves designing and developing embedded software systems, collaborating with various teams to integrate features into complex software stacks from bootloader to application layers, and creating comprehensive technical documentation. The ideal candidate will also engage directly with customers and end users, presenting at technical exchange meetings and providing expertise in system design and integration. Essential skills include extensive experience in embedded platforms such as mobile or automotive, proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Linux-based software development, along with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. The role requires a US citizen eligible for a Top Secret security clearance and comfortable with limited travel.

Skills

C/C++ Python Linux Android QNX modem BSP/bootloader networking compute/AI/Machine_Vision multimedia platform_security virtualization bash_scripting makefile CMake USB PCIE SPI I2C 3GPP_specifications

What you'll do

  • Design and develop embedded software systems for secure government platforms.
  • Integrate features into complex software stacks from bootloader to application layers.
  • Analyze and debug issues across the entire software stack in embedded systems.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation for engineering purposes.
  • Interface with customers and end-users, presenting at technical exchange meetings.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in embedded systems with a focus on specific subsystems like modem, BSP/bootloader, networking, compute/AI/Machine Vision, multimedia (camera, audio), platform security, virtualization.
  • Extensive experience on mobile, robotics, automotive, Android, Linux, QNX, microkernels/RTOS platforms.
  • Expertise in C/C++, Python programming languages and creating engineering documentation/presentations.
  • Comfortable explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.

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