Principal CPU Software Architect — ARMv9 Embedded

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 192,600 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a senior software engineer for CPU software architecture on ARMv9, focusing on sub‑system feature architecture, enablement, and firmware development for flagship Qualcomm custom CPU products.

The role involves hardware‑software co‑design, system optimization, and firmware across ARMv9-based SoCs used in mobile, automotive, cloud, and servers. You will collaborate with hardware teams to define software architecture, develop embedded software, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply software knowledge to design, develop, modify, and validate embedded and edge software, applications, and utility programs.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for operational efficiency.
• Design and implement software modules for products and systems.
• Participate in design, coding of large features, unit testing, debugging, and integration to meet specifications and schedules.
• Perform code reviews, regression tests, triage issues, and refine fixes to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with project team members to achieve objectives.
• Write technical documentation for software projects.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Embedded systems

ARM

8+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

PhD in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Linux

RTOS

Zephyr RTOS

Open-source tools

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a senior software engineer for CPU software architecture on ARMv9, focusing on sub‑system feature architecture, enablement, and firmware development for flagship Qualcomm custom CPU products.

The role involves hardware‑software co‑design, system optimization, and firmware across ARMv9-based SoCs used in mobile, automotive, cloud, and servers. You will collaborate with hardware teams to define software architecture, develop embedded software, and