Gen AI Transformation Engineer, Embedded Software

Salary: $134,800 - 202,200 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 4+ years of software engineering or related experience; or a masters degree with 3+ years of experience; or a PhD with 2+ years of experience.
• We require 2+ years of experience programming in languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or similar.
• We require 3+ years of hands-on experience building, integrating, or deploying AI/ML, GenAI, LLM applications, developer productivity tools, or AI-enabled engineering workflows.
• We need strong knowledge of GenAI concepts, LLM usage patterns, prompt and context design, model and tool integration, evaluation, and engineering applications.
• We need strong software engineering skills in Python, C, C++, or Go, with familiarity across design, implementation, testing, CI/CD, and release workflows.
• We require experience in embedded, platform, systems, or performance-sensitive software environments.
• We need the ability to independently execute assigned initiatives while collaborating with leadership, architects, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Preferred experience includes AI agents, RAG or context-aware systems, MCP services, tool-calling workflows, evaluation harnesses, prompt or skill libraries, or AI automation platforms.
• Preferred experience includes AI-enabled developer productivity use cases such as code generation, review support, defect triage, log analysis, test generation, documentation, or security analysis.
• Preferred familiarity includes Linux, Android, RTOS, device drivers, BSP, SoC bring-up, hardware/software interfaces, camera, multimedia, sensors, or edge AI deployment.

• We execute assigned GenAI workstreams with clear deliverables, milestones, adoption goals, and success criteria.
• We turn prioritized engineering use cases into prototypes, pilots, and production-ready workflows.
• We build and maintain AI-enabled SDLC capabilities for code understanding, generation, review support, debugging, test automation, documentation, and release readiness.
• We develop reusable agents, prompts, tools, MCP integrations, evaluation flows, and automation patterns based on leadership direction and team feedback.
• We partner with embedded, platform, and software teams to onboard workflows, resolve integration issues, improve usability, and increase adoption.
• We track execution status, usage, adoption, productivity impact, risks, and blockers, and share concise updates with leadership and stakeholders.

• AI
• AI Agents
• Android
• CI/CD
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Support
• Java
• LLM
• Linux
• MCP
• Python
• RAG
• Security
• Spark
• REST

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We are Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Team SPARK is driving GenAI transformation across CPSE, spanning embedded software, platform systems, product enablement, and engineering infrastructure. We are hiring a Staff Engineer to help implement AI-first engineering practices that improve developer productivity, software quality, delivery velocity, and engineering innovation. This role works closely with SPARK leadership, GenAI platform teams, and engineering stakeholders to execute the roadmap, own defined workstreams, build reusable AI-enabled workflows, and drive practical adoption of secure, measurable GenAI solutions. The role is based within our Engineering Group focused on Software Engineering. We offer a competitive pay range of $134,800.00 to $202,200.00, along with a discretionary annual bonus, potential RSU grants, and a highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.

last updated 36 week of 2026