Enablement Software Principal Engineer

Qualcomm

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 211,800 - 317,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual bonus
Annual RSU grants
Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology company is hiring a Software Developer to work within a distributed team on custom CPU solutions, focusing on the Linux kernel, boot firmware, and optimizations. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of computer architecture and programming, with significant experience in software development. This position offers a salary range of $211,800.00 to $317,800.00 and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of Software Engineering or related experience with Bachelor's.
  • 7+ years of experience with Master's degree.
  • 6+ years of experience with PhD.
  • 4+ years with Programming Languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify hardware optimization areas.
  • Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms.
  • Ensure operating systems run efficiently.

Skills

Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts
Proficiency in C, assembly language
Experience in systems programming with Python
Familiarity with distributed version control systems
Expertise in developing software virtual platforms
Experience building to platform standards like UEFI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
Master's degree in Engineering or related field
PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

Hiring for Sr. Staff Engineer and Principal Engineer level.

Relocation Required

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX if not currently based in one of these locations.

Position Overview

As a Software Developer, you will work within a distributed team to develop solutions for custom CPUs. The role focuses on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and low-level libraries, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and security. This role also includes optimizing existing software and enabling new architectural features.

Technical Skills And Expertise
  • Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts, including high-performance designs, weak memory models, server platforms, and the hardware/software interface
  • Proficiency in C, assembly language, and build systems
  • Experience in systems programming with Python or similar languages
  • Familiarity with distributed version control systems and modern software development best practices
  • Expertise in developing software virtual platforms, low-level boot firmware, and debugging tools in pre-silicon and on hardware
  • Experience building to platform standards, including UEFI, ACPI, and SystemReady
Role And Responsibilities
  • Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs and platforms
  • Collaborate with the performance team to identify hardware optimization areas
  • Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms
  • Ensure existing operating systems run efficiently and identify opportunities for performance enhancements
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • 15+ years of experience building software stacks for high-performance systems
  • 10+ years building software stacks for high-performance systems
  • 10+ years of Linux kernel development experience
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
  • Autonomy: Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Communication: Use verbal and written skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and large groups
  • Influence: Have a notable impact on key organizational decisions by providing input to senior leadership
  • Task Management: Execute multi-step tasks requiring simultaneous cognitive abilities and memory management
  • Innovation: Exercise exceptional creativity to develop new ideas and innovative products or processes
  • Problem Solving: Use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve complex problems with advanced data analysis and interpretation
Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$211,800.00 - $317,800.00

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.

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.

Disability Accommodations

Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation, email disability‑accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities.

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