Embedded Software Engineer, Senior

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking talented software engineers for the Core Platform group to help deliver Data Center AI products. The role spans platform software, system debugging, and product delivery across cross-functional teams.

You will shape software architecture, investigate complex issues, and drive solutions from planning through delivery, with emphasis on data center compute platforms and collaboration with software, hardware, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience; or Master’s with 1+ year; or PhD.
• Experience in C/C++, Python, and Java is expected.
• Familiarity with embedded/ platform software, device drivers, and RTOS concepts.
• Knowledge of Linux/Zephyr and ARM/RISC-V CPU architectures.
• Experience with source control, testing, and release workflows.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, debug, and resolve platform stability and feature issues with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to platform software and system architecture translating requirements into solutions.
• Support product execution through planning, development, validation, and delivery.
• Collaborate on software roadmaps and delivery plans to reduce time to market.
• Partner with program management to shape roadmaps and delivery timelines.

Skills

Embedded software

Platform software

Device drivers

Source control

RTOS (Linux/Zephyr)

CPU architectures (ARM/RISC-V)

C/C++

Python scripting

Debugging (JTAG)

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/IS

PhD in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Git

JTAG

On-chip debugging tools

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

The Products team within the Core Platform development group is seeking talented software engineers to help deliver current and future Data Center AI products. This role is suited to a versatile engineer who can work across platform software, architecture, system-level debug, and product execution.

The successful candidate will work in a highly interactive, cross-functional environment, helping shape platform and software architecture, investigate complex system issues, and drive solutions from planning through product delivery. The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge data center technology and collaborate closely with software, hardware, systems, and architecture teams.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with embedded software, platform software, or device drivers
• Familiarity with software source control, testing, and release workflows
• Working knowledge of real-time operating systems (Linux,Zephyr) and CPU architecture (ARM,RISC-V)
• Proficiency in C and C++; assembly experience is a plus
• Scripting experience in languages such as Python.
• Strong critical-thinking, system-level troubleshooting, and debugging skills
• Experience with JTAG or other on-chip debugging tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with data center, server, or compute platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional software teams to investigate, debug, and resolve platform stability and feature issues.
• Contribute to platform software and system architecture, translating product requirements into practical solutions
• Support product execution across planning, development, validation, and delivery
• Collaborate with program management and product image leads in developing software product roadmap and delivery plan to reduce time to market
• Partner with program management and product leads to shape software roadmaps and delivery plans, helping reduce time to market

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$117,800.00 - $176,600.00

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.