PCIe Embedded Software Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented embedded software engineers to join their PCIe software team. This role involves designing and developing drivers for next-generation chipsets, optimizing for performance and power consumption, and collaborating closely with hardware teams. With a focus on innovation, this position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of compute and embedded systems. Candidates with a strong background in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python will thrive in this dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on embedded systems.
• Strong skills in designing and developing with C programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for PCIe and related protocols.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize software performance.

Skills

C programming

C++

Java

Python

Embedded software engineering

Real-time operating systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Linux

Zephyr

ACPI

UEFI

Job description

**Company:**

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

**Job Area:**

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

**General Summary:**

The PCIe software team is hiring talented staff-level embedded software / firmware engineers to develop PCIe, CXL, and higher-level protocol drivers for next-generation chipsets. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and debugging drivers that interact with other chips and peripherals across the PCIe high-speed bus. Additional responsibilities are optimizing software for performance and power consumption, working closely with hardware and systems teams developing low-level software, and contributing to future chipset architecture. PCIe is rapidly becoming the high-speed interface of choice for compute & embedded systems of all kinds and we’d love to have you as part of the team!

**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.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.

+ 4+ years of experience in embedded software engineering

+ Excellent skill in designing and developing with the C programming language

+ Embedded software and real-time operating systems skills / knowledge

+ Experience with ACPI, UEFI, Linux, and Zephyr is a plus

+ Experience with PCIe, CXL, DMA, and high-speed interfaces is highly valued

+ Exposure to writing software conforming to standards

+ Experience optimizing software for performance and power

+ Ability to read and understand hardware schematics

+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills

+ Good communication skills and ability to work with a diverse range of software, hardware, and system engineers

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities:**

+ Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.

+ Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.

+ Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.

+ Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.

+ Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.

+ Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.

+ Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

**Level of Responsibility:**

+ Works under supervision.

+ Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.

+ Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

+ Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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**Pay range** **and Other Compensation & Benefits** **:**

$111,300.00 - $166,900.00

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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .

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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