IT Program Manager, Staff (Top Secret Clearance Required) Qualcomm IncIT Program Manager, Staff (Top Secret Clearance Required)San Diego, CA$171,200–$256,800 / yearThe Staff IT Program Manager serves as the central orchestrator across technology teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and leadership, ensuring alignment, transparency, accountability, and successful realization of program objectives. This role is responsible for translating strategy into executable programs, establishing governance and execution frameworks, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring delivery of committed business value.
NewAI/ML Platform Architect - Engineer, Principal Qualcomm IncAI/ML Platform Architect - Engineer, PrincipalSan Diego, CA$200,800–$301,200 / yearAs a senior member of the team responsible for competitive advantages in end-to-end delivery of AI functionality, performance, power on Snapdragon compute platform, you will have opportunity to drive joint HW-SW design and architecture spec while representing requirements of Windows on Snapdragon application developers for multiple AI use-cases and ensure the Snapdragon AI platform, and tools deliver the industry leading performance and power including necessary security requirements. General Summary: We are looking for an experienced Windows platform architect to drive AI system performance and power enhancements into the SW and HW stacks and SW tools of state-of-the-art machine learning solutions on Snapdragon platform such that the AI performance and power is delivered to final applications while keeping application developer experience and ease of deployment competitively high.
AI Model Optimization Architect Qualcomm IncAI Model Optimization ArchitectSan Diego, CA$158,400–$237,600 / yearWe are seeking a Staff Engineer - AI Model Optimization Architect to lead end-to-end model transformation and optimization for LLMs, VLMs, diffusion, and multimodal models on Qualcomm inference accelerators. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
XR - Principal Software Engineer Qualcomm IncXR - Principal Software EngineerSan Diego, CA$192,600–$289,000 / yearGeneral Summary: We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Engineer, XR Software to join our XR Software organization and help drive the next generation of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and wearable computing platforms. This role involves working across system architecture, embedded software, graphics, AI/ML, computer vision, and customer enablement to deliver innovative XR experiences on Snapdragon platforms.
#Senior Software Engineer Qualcomm Inc#Senior Software EngineerSan Diego, CA$111,300–$166,900 / yearServes as a technical expert for performing highly advanced security assessments and evaluation of company products, including vulnerability and risk assessments, threat analysis, and security code reviews to identify potential design and implementation vulnerabilities. Develops highly critical new hardware and software security features and updates features into existing products; leads team to ensure security of all products is maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
M/L Compiler Engineer Qualcomm IncM/L Compiler EngineerSan Diego, CA$140,800–$211,200 / yearIn this role, you will design, develop, optimize, and maintain compiler components, parallel runtimes, and developer‑facing features that significantly improve the programming experience for massively parallel applications targeting heterogeneous compute architectures. General Summary: Qualcomm is seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer to drive development of LLVM‑Ripple, its compiler toolchain, and the supporting ecosystem that enables highly‑parallel application development on Snapdragon platforms.
Principal Engineer Qualcomm IncPrincipal EngineerSan Diego, CA$200,800–$301,200 / yearEnd-to-end ownership: Train and optimize state-of-the-art machine learning and neural network methodologies; build and maintain training pipelines; work with and create very large datasets and evaluation benchmarks and integrate models into larger systems. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in developing computer vision algorithms in the following domains: optical flow, depth estimation, visual tracking, multi-view geometry, visual odometry, SLAM, and 3D scene reconstruction.
Sr. Staff, Product and Test Engineer Qualcomm IncSr. Staff, Product and Test EngineerSan Diego, CA$162,600–$244,000 / yearExamples of expected physical activity include: frequently transporting between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile; frequently transporting and installing equipment up to 5 lbs. performing tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting); monitoring and utilizing computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day; and continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely. Displays deep knowledge in a specific area; acquires advanced knowledge of industry trends, competitor products, and advances in various engineering fields from publicly available information; shares knowledge with others on team and helps less experienced engineers understand and apply advanced concepts.
Sr. Staff Systems Test Engineer Qualcomm IncSr. Staff Systems Test EngineerSan Diego, CA$157,500–$236,300 / yearThe ideal candidate combines deep system-level validation expertise with strong software development skills in Python, Go, and C/C++, enabling the development of next-generation automation infrastructure, intelligent test systems, and data-driven quality solutions across Qualcomm product portfolios. General Summary: As an engineer you will provide technical leadership in defining and executing test validation strategies for next-generation embedded computing platforms and APTECH technologies (one or more areas within Camera, EVA (Edge Vision AI), Graphics, Multimedia, AI/ML, and Compute).
#Embedded NPU Software Engineer, Senior Qualcomm Inc#Embedded NPU Software Engineer, SeniorSan Diego, CA$111,300–$166,900 / yearYou'll contribute to the design and implementation of inter-processor communication, memory management mechanisms, execution environments, concurrency management, and other software frameworks that enable NPU acceleration for machine learning inference, computer vision, image/video processing, sensors, IoT, automotive, audio, and more. Qualcomm is looking for software engineers to develop embedded platform software for CPU, DSP, and NPU processors and AI engines comprising its SoC portfolio for mobile, automotive, compute, and other markets.
IT Software Developer, Staff Qualcomm IncIT Software Developer, StaffSan Diego, CA$128,100–$192,100 / yearAs a Qualcomm IT Software Developer, Staff (GenAI), you will be at the forefront of delivering end-to-end GenAI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address their business needs. This role will be part of the team executing our AI strategy, designing and implementing advanced AI solutions to solve complex business challenges supporting multiple enterprise functions.
Senior Digital Test Engineer Qualcomm IncSenior Digital Test EngineerSan Diego, CA$111,300–$166,900 / yearGeneral Summary: Product and Test Engineering (PTE) is looking for a Digital Test Engineers who will create test solutions in support of New Product Introduction (Silicon Validation and Characterization) and Manufacturing Enablement of Qualcomm Silicon on Chip (SOC) products. Applicable Course work: Digital Logic, Computer Architecture, VLSI design, Semi-Conductor Physics, Statistics, Programming Language (C++, JAVA, Python), Digital Communications, Wireless Communications).
APM-E Systems Engineer Atlas Tech IncAPM-E Systems EngineerSan Diego, CALead systems and network engineering integration efforts for modernization, upgrades, and cyber-related enhancements to afloat and enterprise network architectures, ensuring the engineering and technical integrity of PMW 160 systems (e.g., CANES, ADNS, and integrated tactical network baselines) across Surface, Subsurface, and Shore platforms. We are looking for a talented APM-E Engineer to provide direct technical and systems engineering support to the Assistant Program Manager - Engineering (APM E), facilitating engineering integration, technical rigor, and effective communication across Navy afloat and enterprise network modernization efforts.
Staff, Product Data Manager (PDM) AI Platforms & Systems Solutions Qualcomm IncStaff, Product Data Manager (PDM) AI Platforms & Systems SolutionsSan Diego, CA$179,200–$268,800 / yearOur charter spans the full AI stack: from model enablement and inference optimization, to the agentic frameworks and orchestration engines that coordinate work across compute tiers, to the open protocols and specifications that make the broader ecosystem interoperable. Uses verbal and written communication skills to convey complex, detailed information to multiple audiences with differing knowledge levels; may require strong negotiation, influence, and communication to large groups or high-level constituents.
Sr. Director Product Management Qualcomm IncSr. Director Product ManagementSan Diego, CA$227,700–$341,500 / yearThe successful candidate will be able to build strong relationships with the CPU and AI engineering teams, scope out product and roadmap requirements based on real world use cases, align CPU and AI definition with various internal business units/product teams, and advocate Qualcomm's CPU and AI technology with customers & media. This includes the ability to produce breakthrough ideas, being a visionary, managing innovation, seeing multiple futures, having broad interests and knowledge, and gaining support in order to translate new ideas into solutions.
ARM Server Platform I/O & Interconnect Software Architect (PCIe, CXL & Interrupt Architecture) Qualcomm IncARM Server Platform I/O & Interconnect Software Architect (PCIe, CXL & Interrupt Architecture)San Diego, CA$211,800–$317,800 / yearJob Summary: Qualcomm is seeking an experienced ARM Server Platform I/O & Interconnect Software Architect to lead the architecture and software enablement of PCIe, CXL, and Interrupt Controller subsystems for next-generation ARM server SoCs. Qualcomm''s server-class SoCs combine industry-leading performance, power efficiency, open software ecosystems, and hyperscaler-scale capabilities to power the next generation of cloud and AI workloads.
NewSenior Staff Engineer Qualcomm IncSenior Staff EngineerSan Diego, CA$162,600–$244,000 / yearAbout the role You''ll be the senior technical authority for the embedded Linux platform software powering automotive telematics systems - owning architecture and execution across boot, security, memory, and virtualization, from silicon bring-up through production launch with global automakers. Own the platform software stack end to end across multiple telematics chipset generations, from initial bring-up through commercialization and long-term sustaining support.
SR Director of Product Management, Windows API Platform Qualcomm IncSR Director of Product Management, Windows API PlatformSan Diego, CA$227,700–$341,500 / yearPrepares and delivers highly complex and high-stakes technical presentations to internal and external developer audiences regarding product roadmaps that explain and demonstrate products to customers and integrates customer feedback into project roadmaps. Making decisions that are significant in impact, influencing overall program or project success, finances, and/or the ability to meet objectives; errors are not readily apparent due to the complexity of work process/product or time between decisions and results; errors typically result in significant expenditure of time, resources, and funds to correct.
Data Center AI SoC Architect Qualcomm IncData Center AI SoC ArchitectSan Diego, CA$200,800–$332,400 / yearWe are seeking computer architects with experience in data center SoC architecture, especially in the areas of memory systems, reliability/availability/serviceability (RAS), and/or emerging memory technologies such as processing in memory (PIM), 3DIC, and chiplets to drive the analysis and development of future generations of transformational inference accelerators & their memory architecture. General Summary: Qualcomm's growing Data Center AI Architecture team is defining the next-generation cloud AI data center products to serve Large Language Model and Generative AI inference workloads, which demand exceptional effective memory bandwidths & capacities for effective compute.
Senior Quality Systems Engineer - Data Center Qualcomm IncSenior Quality Systems Engineer - Data CenterSan Diego, CA$94,600–$141,800 / yearThe position partners closely with engineering, program management, operations, and executive leadership to embed quality into the product lifecycle, enable expansion into new Datacenter market segments, and evolve the Quality Management System (QMS) to support long-term business growth. General Summary: Qualcomm''s Data Center business, anchored by the Qualcomm Dragonfly AI inference platform, is scaling rapidly to serve Hyperscaler and cloud customers with rack-scale AI acceleration and custom silicon solutions.