Staff CPU Power Management Firmware Developer - Performance Management

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Hyderabad seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop and validate embedded and cloud-edge software for Qualcomm CPUs. You will collaborate with hardware, architecture and test teams to deliver robust system‑level software solutions that meet performance goals.

As a CPU Power Management FW developer, you will drive firmware design in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments, collaborate with power management and firmware teams, and engage with open source

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, or CS with 8–12 years of embedded firmware experience.
• Skills in DVFS, DCVS, SCMI and CPPC, plus strong C/assembly programming.
• Experience with RTOS and OS kernels; driver development exposure.
• Experience with Zephyr, eCos, uC/OS or FreeRTOS and ARMv8 platforms.
• Familiarity with pre-silicon environments, simulators, and FPGA emulation.

Responsibilities

• Drive firmware design, implementation and verification in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.
• Assist in defining CPU Performance Management solutions for Qualcomm CPUs.
• Engage with open source communities to contribute processor architectures, drivers and firmware features.
• Aid in hiring and collaborate on platform bring-up, debugging and firmware lifecycle.

Skills

DVFS

DCVS

SCMI

CPPC

C

Assembly

RTOS

OS kernel

Zephyr

eCos

uC/OS

FreeRTOS

ARMv8

Education

Bachelors - Computer Science

Bachelors - Engineering

Bachelors - Information Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software 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 Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting‑edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system‑level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in.

General Summary

As a CPU Performance Management FW Developer, you are responsible for working with a team on the enablement of the power management solution for Qualcomm’s custom CPUs. You will collaborate internally to help define a standard driven solution, and implement embedded firmware, to manage performance of the CPU subsystem. You will also be responsible for helping characterize and tune this solution for all Qualcomm SoCs utilizing Qualcomm custom CPUs.

In CPU Power Management FW developer role, with focus on CPU performance management, you will be working closely both with the hardware power management and firmware development teams. You will have an opportunity to engage with third parties on enablement of new platforms, as well as providing input to our SoC and platform architects on future designs.

Role And Responsibilities

• Drive the firmware design, implementation and verification, in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.
• Assist in the definition CPU Performance Management solutions for future generation of Qualcomm CPUs.
• Actively engage with open source communities to contribute support for processor architectures, device drivers, and firmware features
• Assist in identifying skills requirements and in hiring engineers, collaborating with other teams on platform bring-up/debug/diags, firmware lifecycle, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 8 to 12 years experience in embedded firmware development
• Skilled in DVFS, DCVS, SCMI, CPPC
• Self-starter who takes initiative and brings technical leadership
• Proficient writing and debugging C and assembly
• Driver development experience in RTOS or OS Kernel environments
• Demonstrated development experience with embedded OSes such as Zephyr, eCos, uC/OS or FreeRTOS
• Experience developing for pre-silicon environments including simulators and FPGA emulation
• Experience developing, characterizing and tuning performance management solutions an SoC subsystem will be a considerable plus.
• Familiarity with ARM v8 architecture. Development experience for a ARMV8 platform is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.
• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.
• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).
• Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.
• Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

Education

Bachelors - Computer Science, Bachelors - Engineering, Bachelors - Information Systems

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors - Computer Science, Bachelors - Engineering, Bachelors - Information Systems

Work Experiences

4+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. ,8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience

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. You may e-mail [e-mail] 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).

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