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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Backend Engineer - Core Infrastructure - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $211,800.0 - $317,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Information Systems, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Node.Js, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Video Streaming, Api Design, Stream Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker, Elk Stack, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8647722bfd45fbe8 ## About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Engineer to join our backend team. You will help design and implement the scalable backend systems that power our AI-driven Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) platform. In this role, you will contribute to building robust, extensible infrastructure to support the platform's rapid growth, increasing AI capabilities, and the evolving demands of connected devices., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience., Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. * 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc., * Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. * 15+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. ยท Strong backend development skills in Go, Java, Python, or Node.js. * Solid experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design. * Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure). * Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. * Familiarity with MongoDB, with experience designing performant and scalable schema. * Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git). * Proficiency in Go (Golang). * Experience with AI-powered platforms, especially in computer vision or LLM agents. * Familiarity with video streaming technologies, media processing, or real-time analytics. * Hands-on experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack. ## Description * Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs for our cloud-based VSaaS platform. * Develop infrastructure and reusable frameworks to ensure reliability, scalability, and ease of maintenance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI, DevOps, and Product, to deliver end-to-end solutions. * Design and optimize data models, data pipelines, and storage for video metadata, analytics, and real-time search. * Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance in production using industry best practices. * Participate in architectural design, code reviews, and ongoing engineering process improvements. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)