Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Storage Memory

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an innovative Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on developing and supporting cutting-edge flash memory validation tools for advanced mobile and compute platforms. You'll engage in hands-on software development, driver enhancements, and kernel-level debugging, collaborating with global vendors to ensure seamless interoperability. If you're passionate about embedded systems and eager to contribute to groundbreaking technology, this opportunity offers a challenging yet rewarding environment to grow your skills and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Bonus

Annual RSU Grants

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in C programming with embedded software experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop memory validation suites for mobile platforms.
• Support memory vendors and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Java

Python

Embedded Software Development

Real-time Operating Systems

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Linux

Windows

Job description

**Company:**

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

**Job Area:**

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

**General Summary:**

Exciting opportunity to join Qualcomm BSP flash memory (storage) driver development team. Core storage development team is responsible for delivering drivers, filesystem and tools for Qualcomm SoCs. The team supports leading edge flash memory technologies like UFS, NVMe, SDExpress, eMMC, NAND, NOR.

The candidate will be primarily working on developing and supporting flash memory validation suite for latest Qualcomm SoCs. The role involves driver enhancements, test tool development and supporting interoperability test lab efforts with vendors and teams across the globe. Hands on SW development, SW/HW debug and analysis skills are a must. Candidate will majorly work in the Qualcomm Bootloader environment flash validation tool development and driver enhancements. Also, the candidate is expected to work in the kernel level debugging with Linux and Windows.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

+ five or more years of experience in embedded software preferred

+ Must be proficient in C programming language.

+ Python knowledge a plus

+ Good understanding of basic real-time/embedded programming concepts & real time operating systems concepts

+ Good analytical and problem-solving skills Familiarity with ARM architecture and HW level debugging a plus

+ Must have great inter-personal communication skill

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities:**

+ Design, development and debugging of eMMC, UFS, NVMe memory validation suites for QCT mobile and compute platforms

+ Design, development and debugging of eMMC, UFS, NVMe etc. driver software for QCT mobile and compute platforms

+ Support the memory vendors and internal teams on storage memory validation efforts Triage issues with drivers, validation tool and memory parts

+ Coordinate development and debug efforts between Qualcomm internal teams (SW and HW) and memory vendors

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**Pay range** **and Other Compensation & Benefits** **:**

$134,800.00 - $202,200.00

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 .

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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