Principal Server Software Integration Engineer

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

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Principal Level Engineer (Server Software Integration Engineer) based in Santa Clara or other US locations. This role focuses on developing energy-efficient server solutions utilizing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC platforms. You'll lead the integration of software stacks, ensuring a successful production release for server products.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in datacenter environments, and will collaborate with various teams to drive platform success. Competitive pay ranges from $211,800 to $317,800, with additional bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python.
• 15+ years in embedded software integration.
• 5+ years focused on datacenter solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain traceability of Server Reference Platform SW/FW requirements.
• Contribute to firmware architecture and design.
• Coordinate deliverables across different releases.
• Collaborate with SW Verification Engineering for validations.
• Drive solutions for customer platform adoption challenges.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Embedded software integration

Linux

Automation and scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

GCC

LLVM

Docker

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Gitlab CI

Job description

Overview

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Level Engineer (Server Software Integration Engineer) to work across various US locations. The role focuses on developing high‑performance, energy‑efficient server solutions for data center applications using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC platforms. The position involves leading the end‑to‑end integration of a high‑performance software stack and ensuring successful, timely production release for server products.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in embedded software integration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SW/FW engineering focused on datacenter solutions.
• Experience with BIOS/UEFI, BMC firmware, and operating systems for x86/ARM64/RISC‑V 64‑bit server platforms.
• Extensive cross‑functional collaboration and clear communication of requirements, problem statements, and solutions to deliver tangible SW/FW outcomes.
• Demonstrated track record of improving integration through process refinements, tool integration, and CI/CD practices.

Good to Have

• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven knowledge of Linux (datacenter distributions), Python, and C/C++.
• Experience integrating open‑source upstream code bases and managing various code licenses.
• Familiarity with C/C++ toolchains such as GCC, LLVM, and ARM toolchains.
• Experience troubleshooting software build, deployment, and test failures in embedded systems.
• Strong automation and scripting skills using C, Shell/Bash, Python, Powershell, etc.
• Ability to build tools/applications for firmware integration, packaging, and binary manipulation.
• Experience deploying firmware in environments such as Linux VMs, Docker containers, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gitlab CI pipelines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain traceability of Server Reference Platform SW/FW requirements across all contributing cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute to firmware architecture and design, focusing on smooth integration and Design For Test (DFT).
• Coordinate all deliverables across different releases of the reference platform.
• Collaborate with SW Verification Engineering to ensure all platform requirements are validated at component, integration, functional, and system levels.
• Work with PDM & PGM to understand customer platform adoption challenges and drive solutions in subsequent releases.

Compensation

Pay range: $211,800 – $317,800. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses, RSU grants, and a competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.