principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 14, 2026

About this role

Qualcomm is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Bangalore, India.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Bangalore, India
Posted
May 14, 2026

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Job description

from Qualcomm careers

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Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

## Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Chipset Project Engineer (CSPE), you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm CSPEs collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

• 15+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

• 4+ years of experience with circuit/logic design/validation (e.g., digital, analog, RF).

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