Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Customer Engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software systems
• Collaborate across teams to integrate features into secure government platforms
• Analyze and debug complex issues across the software stack from bootloader to application layers
• Develop comprehensive engineer-level documentation
• Interface with customers and end users, including presenting at technical exchange meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
• Ability to work full-time onsite in San Diego, CA (5 days per week)

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in embedded systems (modem, BSP/bootloader, networking, AI, multimedia, or security)
• Extensive experience with mobile, robotics, or automotive platforms
• Proficiency with Android, Linux, QNX, or RTOS
• Deep expertise in Linux kernel development and writing kernel drivers
• Working knowledge of embedded communication protocols (USB, PCIE, SPI, I2C)
• Experience working with government or defense-related systems

About the Company

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, developing products that power the world's most advanced mobile, automotive, and IoT devices. We foster a supportive, inclusive culture where the brightest minds work together to solve the most complex technical challenges.