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# XR Software Engineer, Staff - Customer Engineering

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $217,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unity 3d, C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Virtual Reality, HLSL, Information Technology, Oculus, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/xr-software-engineer-staff-customer-engineering-santa-clara-ca--cdacded9-9c6e-47bc-8fc1-fc662a4fa6d9

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Technical Support, Virtual Reality, Ecosystems, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Accounts Receivable, Technical Support, Emerging Technology, Testing, Product Demonstration, * Bachelor''s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience., PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications

 * The preferred candidate should have:
 * A passion for XR technology, in its applications and use cases.
 * Experience or desire to be working with the latest XR SDKs (Unity, Unreal, Oculus, Vive, Magic Leap, Nreal, Qualcomm)
 * Android OS knowledge, with some development/framework experience
 * Unity 3D development experience, knowledge of shaders and rendering pipeline
 * Camera, Display, Video, Graphics background
 * C/C++, C# development skills
 * Experience in software design, mobile and/or XR systems architecture design, problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting.
 * Must be self-starter, detail oriented, and highly motivated individual
 * Ability to take ownership of work assignments and manage them to completion
 * Ability to work as part of a large cross-functional, geographically distributed team as well as function independently
 * Strong analytical and problem solving skills
 * Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge and learning
 * Have a strong customer and solutions-centric focus
 * Up to 3 years of experience in Embedded Software Systems

## Description

Qualcomms XR Customer Engineering group is seeking a Solutions Architect to join a world class team developing the next generation of Augmented and Virtual reality (XR) technologies. The solutions architect will support ecosystem partners, including enterprise solutions providers, XR technology partners, and device OEMs in creating innovative solutions using the latest XR technology from Qualcomm. This is a unique opportunity to work with pre-commercial, next generation AR and VR headsets and software technologies.

The candidate will help design and support partner demonstrations and proof-of-concept / pilot deployments, working with multiple technical and product teams within Qualcomm to architect solutions that meet project requirements. The candidate will act as a liaison and point of escalation between Qualcomms XR engineering team and ecosystem partner teams, and will be involved with designing, building, testing, an supporting XR solutions end-to-end., To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.