The Staff Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. focuses on implementing AI-first engineering practices to enhance developer productivity and software quality. The position is part of Team SPARK, which is dedicated to driving Generative AI transformation across various engineering domains. The engineer will work closely with leadership and engineering stakeholders to execute the roadmap and build reusable AI-enabled workflows. This role requires a strong understanding of AI/ML applications and software engineering principles.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
• 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building or deploying AI/ML applications or AI-enabled engineering workflows.
• Strong understanding of GenAI concepts and LLM usage patterns.
• Experience in embedded, platform, systems, or performance-sensitive software environments.

• Execute assigned GenAI workstreams with clear deliverables and success criteria.
• Convert prioritized engineering use cases into prototypes and production-ready workflows.
• Build and maintain AI-enabled SDLC capabilities for various software development tasks.
• Develop reusable agents, tools, and automation patterns based on team feedback.
• Partner with engineering teams to onboard workflows and improve usability.

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