Senior Software Engineer - Cambridge, UK
Qualcomm
Software Engineering
England, UK
Posted on Apr 27, 2025
Company
Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
A world leader in smart mobile technologies, Qualcomm offers complete solutions that enable continuous innovation for today's smart connected devices. Our vast expertise in wireless technology, combined with our unique systems approach to developing solutions, puts Qualcomm at the forefront of the rapidly expanding mobile industry. You will be joining a successful engineering department whose deliveries can be found in billions of Bluetooth and Ultra-wideband (UWB) products worldwide.
The VI team are looking for an adaptable, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our team of skilled engineers in Cambridge. The Team plays a pivotal role in the transfer to production of the company’s Mobile, Voice and Music & IoT products, from the moment when the first pre-production samples are received until devices are first shipped to customers.
The successful applicant will work as part of our engineering team on automated test systems and will undertake the development of new software features and releases, as well as technical maintenance and debug of the systems. They will also work on integrating our framework into the wider company environment and tools. The role requires good software skills and may involve working with colleagues across a variety of teams (Software, Systems, Analogue, Digital).
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
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.
Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:
Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We would still like to hear from you and would welcome your application.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
A world leader in smart mobile technologies, Qualcomm offers complete solutions that enable continuous innovation for today's smart connected devices. Our vast expertise in wireless technology, combined with our unique systems approach to developing solutions, puts Qualcomm at the forefront of the rapidly expanding mobile industry. You will be joining a successful engineering department whose deliveries can be found in billions of Bluetooth and Ultra-wideband (UWB) products worldwide.
The VI team are looking for an adaptable, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our team of skilled engineers in Cambridge. The Team plays a pivotal role in the transfer to production of the company’s Mobile, Voice and Music & IoT products, from the moment when the first pre-production samples are received until devices are first shipped to customers.
The successful applicant will work as part of our engineering team on automated test systems and will undertake the development of new software features and releases, as well as technical maintenance and debug of the systems. They will also work on integrating our framework into the wider company environment and tools. The role requires good software skills and may involve working with colleagues across a variety of teams (Software, Systems, Analogue, Digital).
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Development of test software using C#, Java and Python.
- Debugging of software issues with the framework or test code, defining and fixing bugs found.
- Working with other team members to define and develop new automation tools to make testing and debugging more efficient
- Working with other team members to plan testing, development and maintenance ensuring that testing progress is regularly monitored.
- Managing software roll-out across multiple systems
- Managing project-related activities (e.g., meetings, documentation, deliverables) between their team and other teams working on the same or similar products, operating across locations and time zones
- Providing training for new users of the framework and database
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
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.
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
- 2+ years experience with circuit design (e.g., digital, analog, RF).
- 2+ years experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
- 2+ years experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.
- 1+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
- Strong proficiency in software development - C or C++ & Python
- Knowledge of processors such as ARM Cortex and RISCV
- Experience of CI tools such as Jenkins
- Familiarity with hardware drivers
- Knowledge of multi-threading in Python
- Experience of GUI programming in Python (PyQt, WxPython, Flask)
- Experience of working with SQL databases and query optimization
- Knowledge of transport & debugging standards such as JTAG & UART, Trace32
- On occasion, writing embedded C code for firmware radio control
Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:
- Salary, stock and performance related bonus
- Employee stock purchase scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
- Enhanced Maternity Leave
- Enhanced Paternity Leave
- Menopause Support
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Voluntary Health Checks
- Global Wellbeing Days
- Subsidised gym membership
- Bicycle purchase scheme
- Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We would still like to hear from you and would welcome your application.
- References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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