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Staff Systems Software Engineer – Sensors

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$167,000 - $250,600 per year

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

Job description

This position at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. focuses on developing sensors-based technology for various applications such as navigation, gaming, and multimedia. The successful candidate will work within the QCT sensors group, collaborating with systems, software, and integration/test engineers. The role involves coding in C and C++, implementing machine learning algorithms, and optimizing code for embedded systems. The candidate will also engage in technology demonstrations and work closely with customers and sensor vendors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • Proficiency in C programming.
  • Familiarity with Python and MATLAB.
  • Experience with RTOS and multi-threaded programming environments.

Responsibilities

  • Code in C and C++, ideally using modern C++ standards.
  • Implement sensor signal processing and machine learning algorithms across various embedded SOCs.
  • Debug, verify, optimize, and tune C code for MATLAB/Python signal processing and machine learning algorithms.
  • Architect software frameworks and modules on various cores like CPU, embedded MCU, and GPU.
  • Create reports on algorithm evaluation results and deliver complete design and user documentation.

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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