Embedded DSP Software Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software and utilities for cutting-edge devices. You will collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to optimize performance across CPU, DSP, and NPU architectures.

The role emphasizes profiling, low-latency, low-power software, and integration with target devices, including interaction with global teams and OEM partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master’s degree plus 1+ year of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

High-performance microprocessor design

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

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > DSP Architecture and Design

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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master'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.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.

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).

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 - $200,900.00

The 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.