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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications EngineeringGeneral Summary:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ 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 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.
- 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
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
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.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$123,900.00 - $185,900.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications EngineeringGeneral Summary:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ 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 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.
- 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
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
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.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$123,900.00 - $185,900.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health41
- JPMorganChase39
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- Technology & Software63
- Banking & Financial Services55
- Electronics & Hardware17
- Fintech16
- Investment & Asset Management13
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior software engineering jobs.
- Five or more years of professional software engineering experience
- Proficiency in at least one systems or backend language such as Java, Go, Python, or C++
- Demonstrated experience designing distributed systems or microservices architectures
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical projects end to end
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Senior Software Engineering Job Search
Tailor your resume to architecture decisions
Senior roles require evidence of technical leadership, not just execution. Rewrite each bullet to show a decision you owned, the tradeoff you weighed, and the outcome for the team or system, not just the technology you used.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior software engineering openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by your systems depth
Senior postings often hide their real stack two paragraphs in. Read the responsibilities section, not just the requirements list, to confirm the role involves system design, cross-team coordination, or technical mentorship at the level you want.
Prepare a system design case before interviews
Most senior-level loops include at least one open-ended design round. Choose a real distributed system you built or significantly changed, practice explaining your constraints, your tradeoffs, and what you would do differently now.
Address the scope gap in your cover letter
If you are moving from a smaller engineering org to a larger one, or from IC to a tech-lead hybrid, name that transition directly. Hiring managers at senior levels want to know you understand the difference in coordination overhead and influence model.
Negotiate total compensation across all components
Senior offers typically include equity, a signing bonus, and performance targets alongside base pay. Confirm vesting schedules, cliff dates, and refresh cadence before accepting, since these components often vary more than the base figure does.
Senior Software Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior software engineerings?
The companies hiring the most senior software engineerings right now include CVS Health, JPMorganChase, and Affirm, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in companies scaling platform infrastructure, modernizing legacy systems, or growing their product engineering teams.
How many senior software engineering jobs are remote?
About 56% of senior software engineering openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in tech hiring. Platform engineering, backend infrastructure, and data engineering sub-areas tend to have the highest share of fully remote postings compared to roles requiring close product collaboration.
How do you become a senior software engineering?
You earn a senior software engineering title by moving beyond individual feature delivery into owning technical decisions, mentoring peers, and driving projects across team boundaries. Build a record of shipping systems that other engineers depend on, take on on-call and incident ownership, propose architectural improvements proactively, and ask your manager to articulate the specific criteria your company uses for the promotion.
How do you get hired as a senior software engineering with limited experience at that level?
You can get hired as a senior software engineering without a prior senior title if your resume demonstrates senior-level scope, meaning projects you led end to end, technical decisions you owned, and engineers you influenced. Target startups and growth-stage companies where scope expands faster, and be explicit in interviews about the breadth of systems you have touched, not just the features you shipped.
What does the senior software engineering interview process look like?
The senior software engineering interview process typically includes a recruiter screen, a technical phone screen covering coding fundamentals, a system design round where you architect a distributed or large-scale solution, a behavioral round assessing how you influence and collaborate, and a hiring manager conversation focused on scope and technical leadership. Some companies add a take-home component or a debugging exercise before the final loop.
Where can I find and apply to senior software engineering jobs?
You can find and apply to senior software engineering jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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