Software Engineer, Senior

Job Title

Software Engineer, Senior

Role Summary

Member of the Software Infrastructure team responsible for building tools and services that accelerate firmware development, chip characterization, testing, SDK delivery, and internal GUIs/CLIs for silicon teams. Collaborate with firmware, verification, systems, validation, product engineering, and DevOps.

Focus on full‑stack development, CI/CD, data organization, automation, and performance visualization to improve silicon and software development efficiency.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting lists minimums of 2+ years experience with a Bachelor's (or 1+ year with a Master's); the role title indicates a senior-level position and expects demonstrated software engineering experience in full‑stack and systems tooling.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing tooling and infrastructure to support silicon and firmware development.

• Design and implement full‑stack applications and services using JavaScript (React, Node, Next.js), Python, and C/C++.
• Build internal GUIs and CLIs to support chip characterization, testing, SDK delivery, and internal workflows.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/GitHub/Jenkins and custom tooling).
• Define data schemas and centralize test and product-line data across semiconductor technologies and IPs.
• Architect SDKs, regression infrastructure, and automated regression/QA tools.
• Implement performance visualization and collect/analyze KPIs for software and silicon metrics.
• Troubleshoot software updates and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and triage issues.
• Use and maintain version control, ticketing, and documentation tools (Git, Jira/Linear, Confluence).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience required for the role.

• Proficient in JavaScript (React, Redux, Node, Next.js), Python, and C/C++.
• Experience with MongoDB and PostgreSQL or similar databases.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, software deployment, CI/CD, and automated testing strategies.
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts.
• Experience building internal GUIs and command-line tools to automate workflows.
• Experience collecting and analyzing infrastructure/test data and defining KPIs.
• Experience using Git and CI/CD platforms (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience across hardware/firmware/software integration or multi-platform systems.
• Knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog or RTL verification concepts.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet and PCIe.
• Experience contributing to or building open-source projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (with 2+ years relevant experience); OR Master's in those fields (with 1+ year); OR PhD. The posting also accepts equivalent practical experience (e.g., B.Sc. or equivalent experience).

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.