Enablement Software Principal Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 211,800 - 317,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Highly competitive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is hiring for Sr. Staff Engineer and Principal Engineer positions, focusing on software development for custom CPUs. The role involves collaboration within distributed teams to work on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and low-level libraries.

Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong understanding of computer architecture and proficiency in languages like C and Python. The salary range is $211,800 to $317,800, along with competitive bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs and platforms.
• Collaborate with the performance team to identify hardware optimization areas.
• Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms.

Skills

Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts

Proficiency in C

Experience in systems programming with Python

Familiarity with distributed version control systems

Expertise in developing software virtual platforms

Experience building to platform standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

Hiring for Sr. Staff Engineer and Principal Engineer level.

Relocation Required: Candidates must be willing to relocate to Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX if not currently based in one of these locations.

As a Software Developer, you will work within a distributed team to develop solutions for custom CPUs. The role focuses on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and low-level libraries, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and security. This role also includes optimizing existing software and enabling new architectural features.

Technical Skills and Expertise

• Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts, including high-performance designs, weak memory models, server platforms, and the hardware/software interface
• Proficiency in C, assembly language, and build systems
• Experience in systems programming with Python or similar languages
• Familiarity with distributed version control systems and modern software development best practices
• Expertise in developing software virtual platforms, low-level boot firmware, and debugging tools in pre-silicon and on hardware
• Experience building to platform standards, including UEFI, ACPI, and SystemReady

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs and platforms
• Collaborate with the performance team to identify hardware optimization areas
• Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms
• Ensure existing operating systems run efficiently and identify opportunities for performance enhancements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 15+ years of experience building software stacks for high-performance systems
• 10+ years building software stacks for high-performance systems
• 10+ years of Linux kernel development experience

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Autonomy: Work independently with minimal supervision
• Communication: Use verbal and written skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and large groups
• Influence: Have a notable impact on key organizational decisions by providing input to senior leadership
• Task Management: Execute multi-step tasks requiring simultaneous cognitive abilities and memory management
• Innovation: Exercise exceptional creativity to develop new ideas and innovative products or processes
• Problem Solving: Use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve complex problems with advanced data analysis and interpretation

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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$211,800.00 - $317,800.00

The salary range reflects the broad, minimum to maximum pay scale for this job code. Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, opportunity for annual RSU grants, and a highly competitive benefits package.