Senior XR Software Engineer, Customer Engineering

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CASanta Clara, CA
Salary
$108,300–$185,900 / yr
Posted
38 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 1, 2027

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Below market

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This role $147k
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Senior XR Software Engineer, Customer Engineering

The XR Software Engineer, Senior - Customer Engineering joins the XR Customer Engineering team to develop next-generation augmented and virtual reality technologies. In this role, you will act as a solutions architect supporting ecosystem partners, including enterprise providers, technology partners, and device OEMs. You will design and support partner demonstrations, proof-of-concept deployments, and pilot programs while serving as a technical liaison between internal engineering teams and external partners. Your daily work involves designing, building, testing, and supporting XR solutions end-to-end. The role requires proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, Java, or Python, along with debugging techniques. Preferred skills include experience with Unity 3D, Unreal, Android OS, and various XR SDKs such as Oculus and Magic Leap. You will solve technical challenges involving camera, display, video, graphics, and embedded software systems within the XR domain.

What you'll do

  • Design and support partner demonstrations and proof-of-concept deployments for XR technologies.
  • Architect end-to-end solutions that meet specific project requirements for ecosystem partners.
  • Act as a primary liaison and point of escalation between internal engineering teams and external partners.
  • Build, test, and support integrated XR solutions from inception to completion.
  • Develop innovative solutions using the latest AR and VR hardware and software technologies.
  • Provide technical support to enterprise solution providers, technology partners, and device OEMs.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience.
  • A Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 1+ year of software engineering experience.
  • A PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • At least 1 year of experience with debugging techniques.
  • Up to 3 years of experience in Embedded Software Systems.
  • Experience with Unity 3D development, shaders, rendering pipelines, and Android OS framework knowledge.
  • Proficiency in software design, mobile/XR systems architecture, and troubleshooting for camera, display, video, or graphics systems.

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