Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 28
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Software Engineering Group builds embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs for next-generation connected products. Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to design system-level software solutions and gather performance requirements and interface information. This entry-level role involves designing, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integrating small software features, as well as code reviews, regression testing, issue triage, and technical documentation under supervision.
What you will do
- Applies Software knowledge to assist and support the design, development, creation, modification, and validation of embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
- Analyzes user needs and software requirements.
- Designs and implements small software features for products and systems.
- Participates in the design, coding for small features, unit testing, minor debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
- Assists in performing code reviews and regression tests as well as the triaging of issues to ensure the quality of code.
- Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
- Writes technical documentation for Software projects.
- Works under supervision.
- Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.
- Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred qualifications
- 1+ year of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- 1+ year of experience with Database Management Software.
- 1+ year of experience with API.
- 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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