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# #Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $99,500.0 - $149,300.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Code Review, Information Systems, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Flask (Web Framework), Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=684a35242f6696cc

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field., * B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
 * Foundational programming experience in an object-oriented language (Java, Kotlin, C#, or similar), through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
 * Familiarity with relational databases and SQL fundamentals.
 * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent English.
 * Must be able to work on-site in San Diego, CA.

Preferred Qualifications - What you will bring:

 * Exposure to server-side frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot (Java) or equivalents (Flask, FastAPI, .NET).
 * Understanding of REST API design and HTTP fundamentals.
 * Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
 * Basic understanding of microservices architecture.
 * Any exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Nice to Haves:

 * Excellent problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.
 * Any exposure to working with AI coding assistants such as Claude or Codex.
 * Coursework or projects involving distributed systems, messaging (Kafka), or event-driven design.
 * Familiarity with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
 * Exposure to containers and Kubernetes (Docker, k8s).
 * Awareness of Clean Code, SOLID, and sound software engineering practices.
 * Interest in IoT, device management, or security.

## Description

* Work with a group of talented engineers to build and maintain backend microservices for the Compute Sentra SaaS platform.
 * Implement REST APIs, event listeners, and data models under the guidance of senior engineers.
 * Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews to learn and uphold team standards.
 * Be exposed to modern AI-assisted software development, using AI tools to accelerate coding, testing, and debugging as part of our everyday engineering workflow.
 * Help troubleshoot, debug, and monitor services running in our cloud environment.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teammates - product, QA, and other engineers - to deliver features end to end.


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