Embedded System Software Architect - Staff

MaC VC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for next‑gen SoCs and AI acceleration.

You will work with systems, hardware, and test engineers to deliver high‑performance, power‑efficient software; strong C/C++, Java, Python skills and ARM architecture knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• Experience with embedded real‑time environments and hardware drivers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers to define interfaces.
• Enable state‑of‑the‑art Edge AI and performance/power optimizations.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

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.

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 & willing to work in San Diego location are welcome to apply.

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

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).

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$141,300.00 - $211,900.00

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.