Engineer, Senior
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 23
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm is a leading technology innovator that pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Application Engineer, you will provide technical expertise of software systems through technical presentations in support of business development, product demonstrations, design and development of customer specific requirements, commercialization, and maintenance of Qualcomm products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to address questions, issues, debugging, or troubleshooting regarding software systems and applications.
What you will do
- Leverages Software Application knowledge to provide technical expertise of software systems through technical presentations in support of business development, customer training, product demonstrations, commercialization, customization, and maintenance of Qualcomm products.
- Collaborates with teams and customer personnel to identify customer problems, debug issues in customer design software systems, and recommend solutions.
- Drives system architecture and feature-specific customizations tailored for customer requirements from proof of concept to final product commercial launches.
- Assesses potential application of company products, prepares product specifications, disseminates technical information on specific software areas, and/or troubleshoots issues regarding software tools and products.
- Writes detailed product technical documentation, application notes, and FAQs.
- Works under supervision.
- Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
- Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
- 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 and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.
Preferred qualifications
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with leadership.
- Experience in a customer-facing role.
Benefits and support
- Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
- Reasonable accommodations are provided to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process.
- Qualcomm is committed to making its workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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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