Sr Staff Engineer- Android Telephony
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 15
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Handset Software team delivers the Linux/Android software stack for mobile handsets, from early bring-up through mass production and commercial launch. This role is a technical leadership and project lead position with end-to-end ownership of the Application Processor Subsystem, including software health, stability, and release quality. The engineer will act as the product's technical anchor, working with Kernel, Multimedia, Modem, Program Management, Test, and Customer Engineering teams, and will drive system KPIs such as boot time, memory footprint, performance, and power.
What you will do
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of the Linux/Android software stack from early bring‑up to commercial launch
- Own software release readiness, define quality criteria, and approve customer‑ready builds
- Drive system‑level issue triage (stability, crashes, performance, power) and push issues to closure
- Identify software risks early and work with leadership to mitigate them
- Act as the primary technical interface across development, testing, customer, and program teams
- Drive key system KPIs such as boot time, memory footprint, performance, and power
- Support customer engagements from requirements to commercialization
- Mentor engineers and help define efficient integration and triage processes
- Be hands‑on when needed and actively guide teams to success
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Strong experience with the Linux software stack (drivers, frameworks, system integration)
- Proven ability to lead large, cross‑functional, global engineering teams
- Hands‑on technical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience delivering end‑to‑end software products to production quality
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience: 12+ years of Software Engineering experience, with a focus on Embedded Linux or Android
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of the Embedded Linux software stack (Bootloader, Kernel, Userspace, Middleware)Proven experience in Software Integration and Release Management for complex SoCsProficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python, Bash) is desirableExperience with Source Control & Build SystemsAbility to understand high level debug of complex system issues is very helpful
Preferred qualifications
- Education: Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
- Leadership Experience: Experience leading through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for a shipped consumer productExperience interfacing with external customers or handling customer escalations
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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