Engineer, Senior

Job Description

General Summary: As a global technology leader, Qualcomm is redefining what's possible with next-generation innovations that power mobile, compute, automotive, and IoT ecosystems. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Location Technologies team, working on the design and development of the positioning stack on Qualcomm's cutting-edge Linux and Android platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on both new feature development and sustaining efforts for location services used across Qualcomm chipsets, gaining in-depth knowledge of embedded systems, GNSS/location protocols, and Android/Linux platform integration. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain components of the location (positioning) software stack on Qualcomm chipsets. Contribute to feature development , bug fixes , and performance optimizations on both Android and Linux embedded systems. Navigate and maintain large codebases ; perform code refactoring and optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system architects , hardware teams , and test engineers to ensure end-to-end functionality. Analyze complex technical problems and develop practical, scalable solutions. Provide clear documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture. Participate in code reviews and support integration of location stack into customer products. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering , Information Systems , or a related field and 3+ years of relevant software development experience OR Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience OR PhD and 1+ year of experience Proficiency in C, C++, and Java programming Solid understanding of Linux OS concepts (memory management, processes, inter-process communication) Strong analytical , debugging , and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment Comfortable working with large, legacy codebases and API layer updates Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Android system-level development Familiarity with embedded Linux platforms (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot, OpenEmbedded) Knowledge of GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) or other positioning technologies Experience in Android application development Prior exposure to Qualcomm SoCs or BSP development is a plus Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication Self-starter and independent learner Team-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt in a collaborative environment High attention to detail and documentation quality