Qualcomm
CPU Software Architecture Sr. Staff Engineer
Qualcomm, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area: Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
Our CPU software architecture team is driving the CPU software architecture for various industry top products using Qualcomm Custom CPU. This position/s will expose you to Qualcomm’s cutting‑edge CPU sub‑system feature software architecture, enablement, and Firmware development. Candidate would participate in hardware‑software co‑design, software architecture, system optimizations and firmware development. Will have opportunity to work on latest ARMv9 architecture features. Contributions will cater to different cutting‑edge Qualcomm SoCs used in Premium Tier Mobiles, Laptops, Automotive, Cloud and Server products.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
3+ 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.
6+ years of experience in Embedded system development
Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 ISA
Performance Evaluation and Optimization of the applications for ARM architecture based SoCs
Familiarity of typical Open-Source development tools and frameworks
Experience in software or driver development for operating systems like Linux or RTOS (zephyr RTOS)
Good Programming skills using C, C++ or ARM assembly
Strong Analytical and debugging skills
Skills to collaborate with multiple teams including HW design to define the software architecture
Understanding of RISCV architecture fundamentals is a plus
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Applies software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
Writes technical documentation for software projects.
Level of Responsibility
Works under supervision.
Decision‑making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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.
Qualcomm is committed to an accessible hiring process. Accommodations can be requested by emailing disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com.
Pay range:
$162,600.00 – $244,000.00
For more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
3+ 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.
6+ years of experience in Embedded system development
Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 ISA
Performance Evaluation and Optimization of the applications for ARM architecture based SoCs
Familiarity of typical Open-Source development tools and frameworks
Experience in software or driver development for operating systems like Linux or RTOS (zephyr RTOS)
Good Programming skills using C, C++ or ARM assembly
Strong Analytical and debugging skills
Skills to collaborate with multiple teams including HW design to define the software architecture
Understanding of RISCV architecture fundamentals is a plus
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Applies software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
Writes technical documentation for software projects.
Level of Responsibility
Works under supervision.
Decision‑making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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.
Qualcomm is committed to an accessible hiring process. Accommodations can be requested by emailing disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com.
Pay range:
$162,600.00 – $244,000.00
For more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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