Staff Embedded NPU Software Architect

Qualcomm

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 134,800 - 202,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is looking for a Staff Embedded NPU Software Engineer in San Diego, California. In this role, you will lead the design and development of embedded platform software across Snapdragon SoC, focusing on CPU, DSP, and NPU processors.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software engineering, particularly with experience in NPU programming and embedded systems, and will be responsible for mentoring fellow engineers and driving technical decisions.

The pay range for this role is between $134,800.00 and $202,200.00.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design NPU software frameworks and system drivers.
  • Lead development of complex NPU features and ensure integration.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to technical strategy.

Skills

Programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python)
NPU programming
Embedded software development
Debugging tools (Trace32, JTAG)
Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Qualcomm is looking for a Staff Embedded NPU Software Engineer in San Diego, California. In this role, you will lead the design and development of embedded platform software across Snapdragon SoC, focusing on CPU, DSP, and NPU processors.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software engineering, particularly with experience in NPU programming and embedded systems, and will be responsible for mentoring fellow engineers and driving technical decisions.

The pay range for this role is between $134,800.00 and $202,200.00.

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