Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Lumicity; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading tech company in Redmond is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of high-performance solutions for Qualcomm platforms. The role involves BSP customization, driver optimizations, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience with ARM systems and strong C/C++ skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software experience with ARM-based systems.
• Proven expertise in Qualcomm chipset bring-up and BSP development.
• Strong C/C++ and debugging skills (JTAG, Trace32, WinDbg).

Responsibilities

• Lead BSP customization, bootloader, kernel, and driver optimizations.
• Solve complex hardware/firmware/software issues.
• Collaborate closely with teams to optimize performance.

Skills

Embedded software experience

C/C++ programming

Debugging skills (JTAG, Trace32, WinDbg)

Knowledge of ARM architectures

BCP development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Qualcomm chipsets

Windows internals

Job description

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$160,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

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Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Qualcomm Chipset Bring-Up

Join our team as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, leading the bring-up and optimization of cutting-edge Qualcomm chipsets for next-gen consumer devices. You’ll own the end-to-end bring-up process—from silicon power-on to full system functionality—while driving BSP development, debugging complex low-level issues, and delivering high-performance solutions for Windows on ARM platforms.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead BSP customization, bootloader, kernel, and driver optimizations for Qualcomm platforms (e.g., 8650).
• Solve complex hardware/firmware/software issues during bring-up phases.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, Qualcomm, and software teams.
• Optimize performance, power, and thermal characteristics for laptops and form factors.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive embedded software best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of embedded software experience with ARM-based systems.
• Proven expertise in Qualcomm chipset bring-up and BSP development.
• Strong C/C++ and debugging skills (JTAG, Trace32, WinDbg).
• Deep knowledge of ARM architectures, UEFI, device drivers, and Windows internals.

Preferred:

• Hands-on work with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3 or Surface-class products.
• Experience in power/thermal optimization and security at bootloader/silicon level.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Software Development

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