Looking to build your career with one of the world’s leading technology companies? Qualcomm is hiring a Data Networking Engineer in San Diego, California, offering a competitive salary ranging from $103,000 to $155,000 per year. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about networking technologies, software development, and next-generation connectivity solutions. If you’re eager to work on innovative products while collaborating with talented professionals, this role could be the perfect fit.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Qualcomm |
| Role | Data Networking Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field |
| Job Location | San Diego, California, USA |
| Salary | $103,000–$155,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (based on business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Experienced Professional |
| Industry | Semiconductor & Telecommunications Technology |
Job Description
Qualcomm is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our Android Data/Networking software team. We are building the next generation of Android and Linux platform capabilities at Qualcomm, and in this role you will work on cutting-edge networking software, connectivity and platform infrastructure running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SOCs that span various market segments such as smartphones, PCs, wearables, wireless broadband connectivity, automotive infotainment and telematics platforms, IOE (Internet of Everything), etc.
As part of a highly collaborative global team, you will work alongside senior platform engineers to design, develop and validate features that bridge the Android application layer, system services, user-space vendor services, the Linux kernel, and modem layers. The work also spans connectivity and data networking stack software for wireless domains – cellular (5G NR/LTE/Satellite) and Wi-Fi, as well as Internet (TCP/IP stack) and IMS (IP Multimedia Systems) domains such as VoIP/VoWifi/Video Telephony etc. The software you develop will power connectivity experiences for millions of devices worldwide across smartphones, automotive platforms, PCs, wearables, and IoT products.
This role provides a solid foundation for engineers who are passionate about observability, system-level debugging, and building scalable platforms.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop and integrate Android and Linux platform features related to connectivity, networking, and system services.
- Write, debug, and validate C/C++ code within the AOSP framework and vendor-specific extensions.
- Assist in designing and exposing vendor cSDK capabilities through AIDL/NDK boundaries to user-space applications.
- Contribute to eBPF program development and traffic classification logic for advanced network visibility.
- Participate in cross-functional debugging spanning the kernel, HAL, system services, and application layers.
- Develop unit tests and contribute to test coverage frameworks for platform components.
- Contribute to structured log collection tooling and AI-assisted root-cause analysis infrastructure.
- Collaborate with senior engineers, Google, and cross-functional teams on AOSP feature integration.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical engineering, or related field.
- 0–2 years of software development experience.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java, and/or Kotlin; familiarity with AIDL, NDK, or JNI is a plus.
- Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and Design Patterns.
- Solid understanding of Real Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture concepts
- Coursework, academic projects, internship experience, or hands on experience with data networking concepts, TCP/IP networking stack, or sockets programming etc.
- Exposure to Android AOSP or Android platform internals. Exposure to Linux development environment, IPC protocols, Multi Process, Multi-Threading is a plus.
- Basic understanding of the Linux kernel, system calls, or kernel-userspace interfaces.
- Strong debugging and analytical skills — ability to trace issues across multiple layers.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with Android’s connectivity stack (ConnectivityService, NetworkStack, or similar).
- Exposure to unit testing frameworks (GTest, or Android’s testing infrastructure).
- Familiarity with AIDL, Binder IPC, or vendor HAL design patterns.
- Familiarity with eBPF or Linux networking subsystems (netfilter, routing tables, socket-level APIs).
- Knowledge of satellite or non-terrestrial network (NTN) concepts is a plus.
- Experience with AI/ML-assisted debugging tools or log analysis automation.
- Familiarity with version control (Git/Gerrit), code review practices, and Agile development.
Selection Process
- Online application submission
- Resume screening
- Technical assessment (if applicable)
- Technical interview(s)
- Managerial/HR interview
- Final selection
- Offer letter and onboarding
How to Apply
- Visit the official Qualcomm Careers website.
- Search for the Data Networking Engineer position in San Diego.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Click the Apply button.
- Create or log in to your Qualcomm Careers account.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your updated resume and any required documents.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for further communication from the recruitment team.
