Engineer, Senior Staff

Leading technology innovator that pushes boundaries to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation for a smarter, connected future.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Engineer, Senior Staff

Qualcomm, a leading technology innovator, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to join their team in Hyderabad. This role represents a significant leadership opportunity within Qualcomm's software engineering organization, focusing on developing embedded and cloud edge software solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in technology.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of software engineering experience, with specific expertise in database management and API development. This position combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, requiring both deep technical knowledge and the ability to guide and mentor other engineers.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing complex software systems, leading critical development efforts, and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines. The role demands someone who can work independently, make critical decisions that impact program success, and effectively communicate complex technical concepts.

What makes this opportunity unique is the chance to work at the forefront of technology innovation, developing solutions that will help create a smarter, connected future. You'll be part of a team that designs system-level software solutions for cutting-edge, world-class products that exceed customer expectations.

The position offers significant influence over key organizational decisions, with opportunities to consult with senior leadership. If you're passionate about technical leadership, have a strong background in software engineering, and want to make a meaningful impact in a company that's shaping the future of technology, this role at Qualcomm could be your next career milestone.

Last updated 11 hours ago

Responsibilities For Engineer, Senior Staff

  • Design, develop, create, modify, and validate critical embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs
  • Analyze user needs, software requirements, and time/cost constraints to design and customize sophisticated software
  • Design and implement software sub-systems for complex, large-scale products and systems
  • Lead design, coding, and testing efforts
  • Perform highly complex code reviews and regression tests
  • Collaborate with Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers
  • Write detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects
  • Review technical documentation for junior engineers
  • Provide supervision/guidance to other team members

Requirements For Engineer, Senior Staff

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
  • 12+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
  • 3+ years of experience with Database Management Software
  • 3+ years of experience with API
  • 2+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports
  • 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System

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