Full-Time
XR Software Engineer Senior
Customer Engineering, Software Applications Engineering
Qualcomm
10,001+ employees
Designs, manufactures, and licenses wireless semiconductors
Compensation Overview
$108.3k - $185.9k/yr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Diego, CA, USA
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- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 2 or more years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development, or related work experience; or a Master's degree in those fields with 1 or more year of related experience; or a PhD in those fields.
- At least 1 year of academic and/or work experience with a programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
- At least 1 year of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.
- Support ecosystem partners, including enterprise solutions providers, XR technology partners, and device original equipment manufacturers, in creating solutions using Qualcomm XR technology.
- Design and support partner demonstrations and proof-of-concept or pilot deployments.
- Work with multiple technical and product teams to architect solutions that meet project requirements.
- Act as a liaison and point of escalation between the XR engineering team and ecosystem partner teams.
- Design, build, and test XR solutions end to end.
- Passion for XR technology and its applications and use cases.
- Experience or interest in working with XR software development kits, including Unity, Unreal, Oculus, Vive, Magic Leap, Nreal, and Qualcomm.
- Knowledge of the Android operating system, including some development or framework experience.
- Unity 3D development experience and knowledge of shaders and the rendering pipeline.
- Background in camera, display, video, or graphics.
- C or C++ and C# development skills.
- Experience in software design, mobile systems architecture design, XR systems architecture design, problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to take ownership of work assignments and manage them to completion.
- Ability to work as part of a large cross-functional, geographically distributed team and independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Strong customer- and solutions-centric focus.
- Up to 3 years of experience in embedded software systems.
Qualcomm designs and licenses semiconductor technologies for wireless connectivity used in mobile devices, cars, and IoT. Its products include system-on-chips and RF components, plus a large portfolio of patents that it licenses to other companies. The company combines end-to-end semiconductor design with IP licensing to serve mobile, automotive, and IoT markets. Its goal is to expand wireless technology adoption by delivering standards-based silicon solutions and monetizing its intellectual property to support ongoing connectivity innovation.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q3 2026 revenue reached $9.9 billion, with automotive and IoT up 28%.
- Two hyperscaler custom-silicon deals start shipments in late 2026, unlocking data-center revenue.
- September 22, 2026 Snapdragon Summit launches dual 8 Elite chips, sustaining handset leadership.
What critics are saying
- Apple revenue remains vulnerable as Qualcomm targets replacement by fiscal 2029.
- Memory shortages cut handset demand in China, pressuring Q3 2026 QCT guidance.
- Qualcomm still faces licensing scrutiny after the February 2026 UK royalties lawsuit withdrawal.
What makes Qualcomm unique
- Qualcomm owns Snapdragon, modem, and patent licensing moats across phones, cars, and AI.
- July 2026: Qualcomm completed Modular acquisition, adding open software for agentic AI.
- Q3 2026: automotive revenue grew 23 quarters straight, proving diversification beyond handsets.
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