Embedded DSP Software Engineer, Senior

Anysilicon; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop embedded platform software for CPU, DSP, and NPU processors within the DSP Architecture and Design team.

The role focuses on optimizing software for multimedia and machine learning applications on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC portfolio. You will design multi-processor multimedia and AI frameworks, develop high-performance drivers, and profile system performance to achieve low latency and power efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering/computer science field
• 2+ years of experience in high-performance microprocessor design

Responsibilities

• Design and develop multi-processor multimedia and AI frameworks across CPU, DSP, and NPU.
• Create high-performance drivers and runtime libraries to maximize DSP and AI hardware capabilities.
• Profile and optimize system performance with focus on low latency and low power consumption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate design trade-offs and integrate custom features.
• Integrate and test software on target devices, supporting commercialization with global teams and OEM partners.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time OS

Driver development

Multi-core architecture

PCIe

Windows driver stacks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

PCIe

Windows MCDM/WDDM driver stacks

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Engineering Group, specifically within the DSP Architecture and Design team. The role involves designing and developing embedded platform software for CPU, DSP, and NPU processors, contributing to Qualcomm's innovative Snapdragon SoC portfolio. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in embedded software and high-performance microprocessor design to optimize software for multimedia and machine learning applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop multi-processor multimedia and AI frameworks across CPU, DSP, and NPU.
• Create high-performance drivers and runtime libraries to maximize DSP and AI hardware capabilities.
• Profile and optimize system performance, focusing on low latency and low power consumption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate design trade-offs and integrate custom features.
• Integrate and test software on target devices, supporting commercialization efforts with global teams and OEM partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience; or a PhD in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in high-performance microprocessor design.

Skills:

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming and real-time operating systems.
• Experience in driver development and computer architecture.
• Strong understanding of multi-core, multi-threading, and caching mechanisms.
• Familiarity with PCIe or Windows MCDM/WDDM driver stacks is a plus.

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