Software Engineer Independent Contractor Jobs in Poway, CA

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
** This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. **
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and edge software, applications, and/or specialized programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
The Sensors Team at Qualcomm develops leading edge, low power, embedded software solution to enable key mobile applications such as multimedia, navigation, compute, IoT, wearables, virtual reality, augmented reality, gaming, health, and smart user interface. We are responsible for industry leading "Always ON" software platform enabling fusion of various technologies such as Sensors, Audio, Location, Camera, Bluetooth, WiFi for user and device context determination and personalization. QUALCOMM, in continuing our long tradition of technology leadership and innovation, is looking for ambitious, bright, and innovative embedded software engineers who are interested in bringing the exciting sensors technology to the mobile device market.
We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer with a strong background in software architecture to join our team. You will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and commercialization of scalable and high-performance software systems for real time embedded Sensors software within a very dynamic group setting. You will also work with a cross-functional team of dedicated engineers to ensure that architectural decisions align with business needs and technical requirements in various kinds of commercial devices.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Embedded software development in C/C++
• Embedded real time operating systems
• Experience in Linux/Android/Windows operating system
• Experience with embedded software debug tools.
• Excellent understanding of software design and development process
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced team environment
• Familiarity with Sensors Technology is a plus.
• Programming experience with Java, Python, etc.
• Understanding of Digital signal processing, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies advanced software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes complex user needs and software requirements to select appropriate technologies and design frameworks for specific project needs, considering factors such as performance, scalability, and security.
• Develop and maintain architectural designs for software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability for products and systems.
• Undertakes design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Use tools and techniques to model and analyze software systems, identify potential bottlenecks, optimize performance and ensure code quality.
• Leverages technical knowledge with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives and make informed decisions.
• Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works independently and leads others in the team.
• Manage complex projects while meeting project expectations.
• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate team.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information to meet somewhat large audiences. May require advanced negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$111,300.00 - $166,900.00
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.
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