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Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Edge AI/GenAI & Multimedia

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$134,800 - $202,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software applications across various subsystems, including Multimedia, AI/Gen AI, and Computer Vision. You will work collaboratively with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to create system-level software solutions that meet customer needs. This role focuses on developing SDKs and frameworks for IoT products, ensuring high-quality delivery and integration of AI and multimedia applications. You will also contribute to the architecture and design of AI and GenAI SDKs that enable application developers to build commercial-quality applications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 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 Languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the architecture, design, and development of AI, GenAI, and multimedia SDKs.
  • Design and develop GenAI large language model (LLMs) and vision-language model (VLMs) inference workflows.
  • Own the design and development of GStreamer-based plugins for the Qualcomm Intelligent Multimedia SDK.
  • Drive feature design, implementation, debugging, and system integration to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Lead code reviews, regression testing, and issue triage to uphold strong engineering standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and project teams.
  • Author and review technical documentation for software components and features.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

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