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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 4, 2026. Qualcomm scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Qualcomm is an American semiconductor and wireless technology company founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Diego, California. It holds foundational patents in CDMA and the 3G, 4G and 5G cellular standards, licensing them to nearly every handset maker in the world, while its chip division designs the Snapdragon platforms that power a large share of Android smartphones, personal computers, wearables and connected cars. The company has been diversifying away from smartphone dependence into automotive digital cockpit and driver assistance systems, industrial internet of things, and on-device AI processing through its Hexagon and Oryon architectures.

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

As a Software Developer, you will work within a distributed team to develop solutions for our custom CPUs. You will focus on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and low-level libraries, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and security. Your role also includes optimizing existing software and enabling new architectural features. Technical Skills and Expertise:

* Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts, including high-performance designs, weak memory models, server platforms, and the hardware/software interface

* Proficient in C, assembly language, and build systems

* Experience in systems programming with Python or similar languages

* Well-versed in distributed version control systems and modern software development best practices

* Expertise in developing software virtual platforms low-level boot firmware and debugging tools, in pre-silicon and on hardware

* Experience building to platform standards including UEFI, ACPI, SystemReady

Role and Responsibilities:

* Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs and platforms

* Collaborate with the performance team to identify hardware optimization areas

* Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms

* Ensure existing Operating Systems run efficiently and identify opportunities for performance enhancements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

  • 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science

* 15 years+ of experience in building software stacks for high performance systems

* 10+ years Building software stacks for high performance systems

* 10+ years Linux kernel development

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

* Autonomy: Work independently with minimal supervision.

* Communication: Use verbal and written skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and large groups.

* Influence: Have a notable impact on key organizational decisions by providing input to senior leadership.

* Task Management: Execute multi-step tasks requiring simultaneous cognitive abilities and memory management.

* Innovation: Exercise exceptional creativity to develop new ideas and innovative products/processes.

* Problem Solving: Use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve complex problems with advanced data analysis and interpretation.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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