Help troubleshoot, debug, and monitor services running in our cloud environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teammates — product, QA, and other engineers — to deliver features end to end.
Minimum Qualifications
B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Foundational programming experience in an object-oriented language (Java, Kotlin, C#, or similar), through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
Familiarity with relational databases and SQL fundamentals.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent English.
Must be able to work on-site in San Diego, CA.
Preferred Qualifications — What you will bring
Exposure to server-side frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot (Java) or equivalents (Flask, FastAPI, .NET).
Understanding of REST API design and HTTP fundamentals.
Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Basic understanding of microservices architecture.
Any exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Nice to Haves
Excellent problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.
Any exposure to working with AI coding assistants such as Claude or Codex.
Coursework or projects involving distributed systems, messaging (Kafka), or event-driven design.
Familiarity with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
Exposure to containers and Kubernetes (Docker, k8s).
Awareness of Clean Code, SOLID, and sound software engineering practices.
Interest in IoT, device management, or security.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$99,500.00 - $149,300.00
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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