Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Cloud Edge & Data Center Machine Learning)
QualcommSenior Embedded Software Engineer (Cloud Edge & Data Center Machine Learning)
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/19/2026
Compensation
$117,800 - $176,600 per year
Job description
Qualcomm's Data Center Business Unit is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop software solutions for Cloud Edge and Data Center machine learning applications. The role involves working with high-performance silicon and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance technologies like ML acceleration and memory management. Candidates should have a strong background in embedded software development and experience with various low-level programming tasks. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative designs in a structured software development environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD.
- 2+ years of work experience with low level C programming.
- Proficient with development in C including debug and testing on embedded platforms.
- Skilled with BSP development including device driver development and RTOS.
- Experience with development and build tools for applications running within Embedded Linux environment.
- Proficient with unit testing for C development.
- Adept with RTOS fundamentals and SoC architecture.
- Experience with Source Code and Configuration management tools such as git/Gerrit.
- Excellent English communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, and commercialization of software/firmware solutions.
- Work closely with internal and cross-functional teams.
- Advance critical technologies such as ML acceleration and memory management.
- Develop and debug embedded software including board support packages and device drivers.
- Participate in a high-caliber international/multi-site team environment.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
198
FY2026
Approval rate
98.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
59,278
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.0%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-22%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
+30%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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