Senior Software Engineer, Networking Software Systems
$134,500 - $201,700 USD yearly
Originally posted 18 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role involves designing, developing, modifying, and validating embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs for networking and wireless engineering.
What you'll do
- Develop software features with a focus on networking and wireless technologies using C and C++ programming languages.
- Work with advanced networking protocols, WiFi wireless systems, and AI/ML-based traffic optimization.
- Develop Linux-based data path solutions for wireless access point and connectivity platforms.
- Tackle challenges related to secure and high-performance wireless connectivity.
- Integrate AI/ML into real-world networking systems.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering experience, OR Master's degree and 1+ year, OR PhD.
- 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
- 3-5 years of experience in software feature development with a focus on networking, wireless technologies using C and C++ programming languages.
- Understanding of Linux kernel internals and hands-on experience with low-level kernel programming, including writing and modifying network device drivers.
- Solid knowledge of core networking protocols including TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/ARP/DHCP, and familiarity with the Linux network stack.
Nice to have
- Experience with WiFi/wireless LAN protocols and Ethernet device drivers.
- Hands-on experience developing and integrating AI/ML models and algorithms for networking applications.
- Knowledge of L2/L3/L4 packet forwarding schemes such as bridging/routing/OpenVSwitch/DPDK/VPP.
Skills: networking and wireless engineering, Linux kernel internals, network device drivers, WiFi/wireless LAN protocols, AI/ML models for networking
This role has been open 20 days — well below the 58-day median for Systems Software Engineering roles.
Systems Software Engineering · Systems Software
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Open roles in category
679
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Median days open
58 d
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Median salary
$213k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Qualcomm | All employers we track in this specialty (679 roles · 73 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 171 | 679 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 733 | 6085 · 146 employers |
| Median days open | 73 d | 58 d (+15 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $213k |
Skills observed across this category: networking and wireless engineering, Linux kernel internals, network device drivers, WiFi/wireless LAN protocols, AI/ML models for networking
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm (this employer) · 168 open roles · median 73 d
- NVIDIA · 127 open roles · median 51 d
- AMD · 61 open roles · median 49 d
- Mobileye · 29 open roles · median 72 d
- Broadcom · 22 open roles · median 44 d
- Arm Holdings · 20 open roles · median 106 d
How we counted: 679 open Systems Software Engineering (Systems Software) roles from 73 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 9 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.