Lead Engineer, Senior - Android Product Integration
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 14
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
This role sits within Qualcomm's Engineering Group (Software Engineering) and is focused on Android and Linux product integration across Qualcomm's product lifecycle. The team brings up Android on embedded devices and integrates forward-looking Android features and debugging functionality into Qualcomm platforms. The engineer leads end-to-end software deliverables from concept to end-of-life and serves as the primary interface between internal Linux teams and external stakeholders.
What you will do
- Manage the full lifecycle of software deliverables from concept to end-of-life (EOL)
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal Linux teams and external stakeholders
- Lead efforts to bring up Android on embedded devices
- Participate in the design, implementation, and debugging of system-level Android features
- Adapt and integrate forward-looking Android features and debugging functionalities into Qualcomm platforms
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
- Expertise in build, integration, and release management (GNU Make, Android, Git)
- Familiarity with AOSP and open-source tools
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Shell, Python)
- Experience in Android build systems and integration tools
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills for Android system-level issues
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Hands-on experience in the above areas preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in Linux CI development and build system enhancements
- Knowledge of AI/ML algorithms
- Experience in planning and executing product software integration, testing, and release
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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