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# Data Scientist, Staff

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $142,100.0 - $213,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Machine Learning, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b7ce5da1dabc77ef

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
 * 5+ years of Data Science or related work experience.

 * Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Preferred Qua lifications:

 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.

 * 6+ years of Data Science or related work experience.

 * 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Sr Director level and above).

 * 2+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.

 * 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization., * Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

 * Works within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.
 * Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is making or directly making key decisions that will have substantial impact over the organization).

 * Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.



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