Embedded System Software Architect - Staff

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,800 - 202,200; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software that enables cutting-edge products and applications.

You will collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test teams to define interfaces and meet performance goals, with opportunities to work on ARM-based architectures and ML/AI acceleration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate embedded and cloud edge software for SoCs and related products.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers to define interfaces and optimize performance.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Education

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

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

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

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.

Responsibilities

Our System software architecture team is driving embedded software stacks for complex SoCs with numerous types of cores, bus infrastructure, memories/caches, etc. We enable state of the art Edge AI and other multimedia use cases with the best possible performance/power, as well as SDKs to enable customer/community development. This position/s will expose you to Qualcomm’s cutting-edge CPU and NPU features and ML/AI acceleration needed for the industry. Candidates with 10+ years of relevant experience and willing to work in San Diego location are welcome to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operating Systems and multi-threaded programming
• Hardware drivers
• Developing, debugging, profiling, and optimizing for embedded real-time environments.
• Inter-processor communications
• Excellent knowledge of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARM ISA
• Excellent understanding of CPU accelerator ISA for Vector/Matrix Data Processing
• Performance Evaluation and Optimization of the applications for ARM architecture
• Understanding of the typical Open Source Library framework design
• Strong leadership skills to work across multiple-teams including System and HW to define the software architecture
• Strong Analytical and debugging skills
• Performance evaluation using QEMU, Simulators, Emulators and on Silicon

EEO Statement

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.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $134,800.00 - $202,200.00

This scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. Additional benefits include a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. A highly competitive benefits package supports employees at work, at home, and at play.