As a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge embedded and cloud edge software solutions for multimedia, AI, and GenAI applications across IoT devices like drones, security cameras, and media devices. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing high-performance SDKs and frameworks using C and C++, leading the architecture of real-time embedded systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and performance optimization. You will leverage technologies such as GStreamer, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Vulkan shaders while working on Linux-based software stacks including Android and Tizen operating systems. This role demands expertise in AI inference frameworks, multimedia pipelines, and system-level programming, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable solutions for Qualcomm’s diverse product portfolio.
Skills
C
C++
GStreamer
PyTorch
TensorFlow
ONNX Runtime
Lang-Chain
LlamaIndex
Android
Tizen
AIDL
HIDL
Binder
Java
JNI
Linux
multithreading
concurrency
Docker
OCI
Ubuntu
Vulkan
OpenGL ES
GLSL
GLES
GenAI
AI
multimedia
What you'll do
Design and develop Multimedia, AI, and Gen AI SDKs/framework components.
Lead the architecture and development of multimedia, AI, and GenAI SDKs.
Own the design and development of GStreamer-based QIM SDK plugins for Qualcomm hardware platforms.
Define and deliver software features across diverse categories of IoT products.
Drive feature implementation, unit testing, debugging, and integration to ensure high-quality delivery.
Lead code reviews, regression testing, and issue triage efforts to maintain engineering standards.
Author and review technical documentation for software components and features.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience programming in C and C++ for embedded systems.
Strong hands-on experience with AI inference frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
Deep understanding of multimedia frameworks on Android and Tizen operating systems.
Expertise in Linux system-level programming, including multithreading and concurrency.
Experience designing and leading real-time embedded solutions with strong technical delivery.
Proficiency in developing GStreamer-based plugins for Qualcomm hardware platforms.
Extensive knowledge of Android frameworks, including AIDL/HIDL and Binder mechanisms.
Market check
Salary context
This
$162,600–$244,000
range sits above
58%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$242,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
564 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$224,400
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San Diego, Ca,Us, US165 days ago
$162,600–$244,000
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