CPU Firmware Developer Engineer (Staff/Sr Staff)

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Hardware Engineer in Bengaluru, India. The role involves planning, designing, and optimizing firmware for next-generation technology. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in Hardware Engineering are essential. The job entails collaboration and innovation to create cutting-edge products.

Candidates should have proficiency in programming languages, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of Hardware Engineering experience with a Master's degree.
• 2+ years of Hardware Engineering experience with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded firmware.
• Analyze user needs to customize firmware for operational efficiency.
• Design and implement firmware modules for CPU-based products.
• Participate in design, coding, unit testing, and integration.
• Perform code reviews and regression testing.
• Collaborate with project team members.
• Write technical documentation for firmware implementation.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Perl

Firmware Engineering

Database Management

API

Git

Perforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field

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

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

Hardware Engineer 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 Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, 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.

Firmware Developer Summary

As a Qualcomm Firmware Developer, you will design, develop, create, modify embedded firmware, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting‑edge, world‑class CPU products that meet and exceed customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Digital Design, Computer Science or related field.
• 7-15 years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Python, Perl, etc.
• Firmware Engineering or related work experience.
• Experience with Database Management software.
• Experience with API.
• Work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies Firmware and Hardware knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded firmware, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs and firmware requirements to design and customize firmware for optimal operational efficiency.
• Designs and implements firmware modules for CPU based products.
• Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing in emulation, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
• Writes technical documentation for firmware implementation.

Level of Responsibility

• Works independently and effective team player.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

Applicants

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. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.