Embedded NPU Software Engineer

MaC VC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a DSP Architect to oversee architecture, design, verification, and performance analysis for DSP development across Snapdragon platforms, ML, automotive and IoT products.

The role requires a strong background in high-performance microprocessor design, ISA and micro-architecture, and experience with C/C++ and embedded systems. Collaboration across teams and ability to drive design reviews are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of relevant work experience OR
• Master's degree required with 1+ year of relevant work experience OR
• PhD in related field acceptable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Independently develops small well-defined blocks and assists in developing more complex blocks, features, and tests under minor supervision.
• Identifies problems across multiple systems and collaborates on design reviews to ensure specifications, performance and power requirements are met.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends and advances related to DSP technologies, machine learning, and modem.
• Collaborates with team members to generate new ideas and communicates with peers and leads.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Embedded systems

Computer architecture

Design verification

Matrixed organization experience

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

Oversees architecture, design, verification, and performance analysis for Digital Signal Processor (DSP) development for Qualcomm Mobile, Machine Learning, Automotive, IoT, and other products. Determines processor architecture, micro-architecture, logic design, verification, and all performance and power aspects. Applies high-performance microprocessor design concepts including multi-core, multi-threaded, out-of-order, cache memory, high-speed ALU, and advanced low power design. Evaluates all aspects of the design process from instruction set architecture to implementation. Custom instruction set is needed to achieve industry-leading results in machine learning and modem. Applies tools and techniques to evaluate design tradeoffs and verify design correctness. Uses system tools such as architectural simulators, digital design simulators and emulators, test generators, and design synthesis.

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.

OR

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.

OR

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

• 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.
• 2+ years of experience in design verification methods.
• 1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently develops small well-defined blocks and assists in developing complex well-defined blocks, features, and/or tests under minor supervision that achieve desired quality, functionality, power, performance, and timing standards; guides lower-level engineers; proposes minor improvements.
• Independently identifies problems across multiple systems or subsystems and resolves most architecture and design issues; collaborates and collects feedback during design reviews and with other teams to ensure the block meets the specifications, performance, and power requirements; investigates issues in order to prevent future issues.
• Seeks essential knowledge of industry trends, competitors' products, and advances in various engineering fields related to DSP products and technology (e.g., machine learning, modem); shows interest in a specific area of expertise.
• Collaborates with team members to generate new ideas.
• Communicates effectively with peers and leads using written, verbally, and online communication; effectively tracks and documents issues, features, and design changes.

Level Of Responsibility

• Works under close supervision.
• Responsible for own work, decision-making is limited. Impact of decisions is readily apparent. Errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
• Works within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department. Erroneous decisions, failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules and result in the re-allocation of some resources.
• Some tasks require multiple steps which must be performed in a specific order; directions or manuals can accurately document the steps necessary to perform the task.
• Creativity is needed to draft original documents, imagery, or work products within established guidelines.
• Deductive problem solving is required to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required.
• Incumbent's input may be solicited during strategic planning period.

The Responsibilities Of This Role Do Not Include

• Does not provide supervision to others.
• Has no influence over key organizational decisions.

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$111,600.00 - $167,400.00

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.