Firmware Development Engineer, Sr. Staff

Nutanix; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,600 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CPU Power Management FW Developer in Santa Clara, CA to enable power management for Qualcomm’s custom CPUs. You will define embedded firmware, work with hardware and firmware teams, and engage third parties for new platforms.

The role requires senior-level firmware experience, strong C/C++, knowledge of RTOS, and familiarity with ARMv8 architecture. Expect collaboration across teams on optimizations and platform bring-up in both pre-silicon and silicon

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, IS, CS or related field.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience; 5+ years with master’s degree; 4+ years with PhD.
• 3+ years programming in C, C++, Java or Python; strong embedded firmware skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive firmware design, implementation and verification in pre- and post-silicon environments.
• Define power management solutions for Qualcomm CPUs and collaborate across teams.
• Engage with open-source communities for processor architectures and firmware features.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Assembly

RTOS

ARMv8

Embedded firmware

Interprocessor communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IS/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/IS/CS

PhD in Engineering/IS/CS

Tools

Zephyr RTOS

eCos

µC/OS

FreeRTOS

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral 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 CPU Power Management FW Developer, this role is responsible for working with a team on the enablement of power management solutions for Qualcomm’s custom CPUs. The role collaborates internally to help define and implement embedded firmware to manage power and performance for the CPU subsystem within Qualcomm SoCs across multiple verticals. The role also participates in other aspects of management controller firmware development, including power management, boot, RAS, debug, security, and runtime services.In the CPU Power Management FW Developer role, this position works closely with both hardware power management and firmware development teams. There is an opportunity to engage with third parties on the enablement of new platforms, as well as to provide input to SoC and platform architects on future designs.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD 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:MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent professional experience) with 5 years’ experience in embedded firmware developmentSelf-starter who takes initiative and demonstrates technical leadershipProficient in writing and debugging C and assemblyDriver development experience in RTOS or OS kernel environmentsDemonstrated development experience with embedded operating systems such as Zephyr, eCos, µC/OS, or FreeRTOSExperience developing for pre-silicon environments, including simulators and FPGA emulationExperience defining interprocessor communication interfaces between embedded controllers and the platformFamiliarity with ARMv8 architecture; development experience for an ARMv8 platform is a plusPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Drive firmware design, implementation, and verification in pre-silicon and post-silicon environmentsAssist in the definition of power management solutions for future generations of Qualcomm CPUsActively engage with open-source communities to contribute support for processor architectures, device drivers, and firmware featuresAssist in identifying skills requirements and in hiring engineers; collaborate with other teams on platform bring-up, debug, diagnostics, firmware lifecycle, and related activitiesLevel of Responsibility:Works independently with minimal supervisionDecision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond the immediate work groupRequires verbal and written communication skills to convey information; may require basic negotiation, influence, and tactHas a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions)Tasks often require multiple steps that can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization are required to complete tasks effectivelyQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.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.Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :$180,600.00 - $271,000.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. 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