#Software Engineer
SunGreenH2
Software Engineering
San Diego, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 21, 2026
Company
Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
For this role we are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer with expertise in operating systems, android frameworks and linux kernel. The candidate will have opportunities to work on wide range of features across the Android Stack and Linux kernel
Develop end to end solutions involving both user space and kernel space with optimal resource usage adhering to Android framework, Linux system & kernel programing principles.
Collaborate with systems, multimedia, architecture, and other teams to develop system-level software solutions
Preferred Qualifications
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$94,200.00 - $141,200.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
- This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. **
For this role we are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer with expertise in operating systems, android frameworks and linux kernel. The candidate will have opportunities to work on wide range of features across the Android Stack and Linux kernel
Develop end to end solutions involving both user space and kernel space with optimal resource usage adhering to Android framework, Linux system & kernel programing principles.
Collaborate with systems, multimedia, architecture, and other teams to develop system-level software solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of OS fundamentals, data structure, Linux kernel and the device driver model
- Hands on experience in Java, C++ Libraries/JNI, Python coding
- Hands on experience with Android Application Framework, Android native daemons/services, AIDL HALs
- Hands on experience with system programming on any Linux/Unix OS
- Hands on experience in debugging with T32, gdb and crash analysis using android tombstones, T32, crash utility etc.,
- Experience in Git, Android Make, Android Tools, Android Studio, Adb.
- Experience in developing linux kernel drivers & modifying kernel code is a plus
- Knowledge on usage of AI models, familiarity with python for AI/ML related software development is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$94,200.00 - $141,200.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.