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# Sr Staff Software Application Engineer

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $157,600.0 - $236,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Software Debugging, Linux, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Lxc, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d43bffc0d0033732

## About the Role

* Experience with display interface standards such as DSI/eDP/DP/HDMI.

 - Professional knowledge of the Android/Linux kernel - Professional in display performance debugging on multi panels.
 * Good knowledge of Linux/Android/LXC OS, multi-threads, etc.

 * Good knowledge of specific Display architecture like SDM, Rendering etc.

 * Strong debugging and troubleshooting ability with sufficient tools (e.g., GDB, JTAG-Debugger, ADB etc.).

 * Experience with Surfaceflinger/HWC and understanding of the Android Display architecture and display native services and framework, multi-display support, Multi DRM cards. Preferred qualifications

 - Prior experience with Qualcomm MSM software platforms is a big plus. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
 * 7+ years of experience collaborating with global teams and engaging directly with customers

 * 5+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

 * 5+ years of experience with debugging techniques., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience., Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

 * 3+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
 * 3+ years of experience with debugging techniques.



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