Embedded DSP Software Engineer, Senior

Nutanix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and validate embedded and cloud edge software for Snapdragon SoCs. You will develop software across CPU, DSP, and NPU, focusing on low latency and power efficiency for multimedia and AI workloads.

The role emphasizes C/C++, real-time OS, driver development, and deep processor architecture expertise to deliver optimized platform software on resource-constrained devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in a related field with 2+ years of software/electrical engineering work.
• Strong experience in C/C++ development and embedded software.
• Proven ability to design and optimize drivers for high-performance processors.
• Solid knowledge of CPU/DSP/NPU architectures and multi-core systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop multi-processor multimedia and AI frameworks across CPU, DSP, and NPU.
• Develop high-performance drivers and runtime libraries for DSP/AI hardware.
• Profile and optimize system performance with architecture-aware techniques.
• Collaborate with hardware, tools, and firmware teams to evaluate design trade-offs.
• Integrate and test software on target devices and support OEMs as needed.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time OS

Driver development

Computer architecture

Multi-core / multi-threading

Education

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

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

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

Tools

PCIe

Windows MCDM/WDDM driver stacks

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > DSP Architecture and DesignGeneral 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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORPhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.• 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.Qualcomm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who applies his technical knowledge and skills to develop embedded platform software for CPU, DSP, and NPU processors (and associated AI engines) in our Snapdragon SoC portfolio. In this role, you will utilize your solid foundation in embedded software, operating systems, and drivers – along with a deep understanding of high-performance processor architecture (multi-core, multi-threading, caching, etc.) – to deploy and optimize platform software for complex multimedia and machine learning use cases running on our SoCs. The ideal candidate has significant experience in C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems, driver development, and computer architecture, and has successfully optimized software on resource-constrained platforms. Experience with PCIe or Windows MCDM/WDDM driver stacks is a plus.As part of the AI Infra team, you will work on software at all levels of the stack that enables DSP acceleration for AI inference, computer vision, video/audio processing, and more. Key responsibilities include:Designing, and developing multi-processor multimedia and AI frameworks that span across CPU, DSP, and NPU.Developing high-performance drivers and runtime libraries to unlock the full potential of specialized DSP and AI hardware.Profiling and optimizing system performance, applying knowledge of advanced DSP architecture and microarchitecture-level optimizations to achieve low latency and low power.Collaborating with cross-functional teams (hardware, tools, and firmware) to evaluate design trade-offs and incorporate custom instructions or features that improve performance.Integrating and testing software on target devices; working closely with global teams and occasionally with OEM customers and partners to support commercialization.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).To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :$133,900.00 - $200,900.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .