Qualcomm: Associate Engineer (Campus Hire – 2026)

Qualcomm, a pioneer in mobile and wireless technology, is inviting fresh graduates from the Class of 2026 to join as Associate Software Engineers across its key development centers in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, and Noida. This role is part of Qualcomm’s prestigious campus hiring program designed to bring in bright, passionate minds ready to shape the future of connected devices.

As a new graduate, you’ll get to work on cutting-edge technologies across a range of verticals including multimedia, wireless modem, embedded systems, IoT, and platform-level software. Qualcomm empowers its engineers to innovate freely, pushing boundaries in the world of 5G, AI, and next-gen mobile computing. If you're excited by the idea of working at the intersection of software and hardware, this is your opportunity to kickstart a career that truly makes an impact.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 📱 Design and develop embedded software and device drivers for Qualcomm chipsets

• ⚙️ Contribute to real-time OS-level programming across Linux, Android, and Windows platforms

• 🎮 Work on multimedia technologies including Audio, Video, and Imaging

• 🌐 Engage in development for wireless connectivity such as 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, and IoT devices

• 💡 Participate in development of protocol stacks and system software for mobile platforms

• 🛠 Develop applications and user interfaces with strong OOP fundamentals

• 🔍 Debug and troubleshoot firmware, drivers, and platform software components

• 🔗 Collaborate with global teams and contribute to the full software development life cycle

Requirement & Eligibility

• 🎓 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Communication Engineering, ECE, or related field (graduating in 2026)

• 💻 Strong knowledge of programming in C, C++, and object-oriented design

• 🧠 Good understanding of Operating System concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms

• 📶 Exposure to wireless communication standards such as GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE is a plus

• 🐧 Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems and driver/kernel development is preferred

• 🌍 Basic understanding of networking protocols like TCP/UDP/IP/SIP/RTP

• 🎥 Interest or experience in multimedia, image/audio/video processing is advantageous

• 🤝 Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills

Expected Salary for this Role
💰 Freshers joining Qualcomm India as Associate Engineers can expect a compensation package ranging from ₹12 LPA to ₹18 LPA, based on role alignment and campus placement data. According to Glassdoor and AmbitionBox, this includes a base salary, joining bonus, and potential stock units (RSUs), making it one of the top-paying roles for fresh graduates in India.

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