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[/company/qualcomm-international-inc-mexico-branch-office](/company/qualcomm-international-inc-mexico-branch-office)[Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office](/company/qualcomm-international-inc-mexico-branch-office)
# Software Engineer, Sr. Staff - Android and Linux at Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Department: Software Engineering

Compensation

$169,800 – $254,600/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: San Diego, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 21, 2026

## Description

Qualcomm is seeking an Engineering Lead to lead a small, agile software engineering group and develop end-to-end Android and Linux system-level solutions spanning user space and kernel space. The role collaborates with systems, multimedia, architecture, and Android OS development teams, with responsibilities including Android framework and Linux kernel programming, system software development, and cross-functional coordination. Candidates need a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a relevant field plus 4–6 years of software engineering experience, along with programming experience in languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

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