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Senior Engineer - Product Debug Team

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/11/2026

Compensation

$111,300 - $166,900 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

As a Senior Engineer in the Product Debug team at Qualcomm, you will focus on ensuring software stability across Qualcomm SoCs. This role encompasses the entire product lifecycle, from pre-silicon validation to commercialization, and requires a strong foundation in Linux and embedded systems. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to debug complex issues and optimize performance. Your contributions will be vital in enhancing debug processes and developing a deep understanding of Qualcomm's architecture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in investigating and resolving system/software stability issues across multi-processor, Linux/multi-RTOS environments.
  • Support analysis of timing issues in RTOS and Linux applications and contribute to performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue triage.
  • Learn and apply tools such as JTAG, ETM, Trace32, GDB, and oscilloscopes for low-level debugging.
  • Perform code inspection, instrumentation, and log analysis under guidance to identify root causes.
  • Participate in chip bring-up, stability scrums, and feature design discussions.
  • Contribute to improvements in debug processes through automation scripts and documentation.
  • Build understanding of Qualcomm SoC architecture, CPUSS architecture, DSP subsystems, and interconnects.
  • Gain expertise in Qualcomm DSP debugging and profiling techniques.
  • Develop knowledge of Qualcomm Neural Network (QNN) model execution on DSPs, including performance optimization and troubleshooting.
  • Stay current on Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and embedded system trends.

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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