Join our dynamic Core OS and Platform team as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in operating systems, frameworks, and platform development for mobile computing devices. You will lead feature development across the Android stack, core platform, and SDKs, defining new features that enhance user experience globally. Ideal candidates possess 7+ years of experience with languages like C++, Java, or Rust, strong debugging skills, and familiarity with ARM processors and mobile memory management. Expertise in embedded Linux, Android OS, and SDK/NDK architecture is a significant plus. This role requires deep knowledge of operating system concepts, concurrency, and interfaces, as well as the ability to collaborate across hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure seamless integration. You will mentor team members, influence key organizational decisions, and drive technical innovation in our rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Skills
C++
Java
Rust
Git
CI/CD
Android
Linux
ARM
Mobile SoC
Debugging
Performance Monitoring
Memory Management
SDK
NDK
HALs
Security
Treble
C++14
API Design
Open-Source Projects
What you'll do
Leads feature development and commercialization across the Android Stack.
Designs and implements embedded software modules for operational efficiency.
Participates in complex code reviews and debugging to ensure high-quality code.
Analyzes user needs and constraints to customize software solutions effectively.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware components.
What we're looking for
7+ years of experience in modern multi-paradigm languages like C++, Java, or Rust for shipping software at scale.
Strong understanding of operating system concepts, concurrency, and interfaces, with familiarity in ARM processors and mobile SoC architecture.
Excellent debugging skills and proficiency in performance monitoring techniques and mobile memory management.
Solid leadership experience impacting multiple teams through decision-making.
Proficiency in using git for software development and familiarity with release engineering and CI/CD environments.
Market check
Salary context
This
$134,800–$202,200
range sits above
39%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$130,295–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$150,000–$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
595 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 540 roles with salary data.