Qualcomm
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary: Join our PCIe software team as an Embedded Software Engineer and help shape the future of high-performance interconnect technologies. You’ll be at the forefront of developing firmware and drivers for next-generation chipsets, with a focus on PCIe and CXL subsystems. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with hardware and architecture teams, optimize software for performance and power, and contribute to the evolution of future chipset architectures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep, hands‑on expertise in CXL and PCIe technologies
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in embedded software development
Strong proficiency in C programming
Experience with real‑time operating systems and embedded platforms
Familiarity with ACPI, UEFI, Linux, and Zephyr
Proven ability to write standards‑compliant software
Demonstrated success in performance and power optimization
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse engineering teams
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, debug, and commercialize embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless hardware‑software integration
Optimize software for performance, power efficiency, and reliability
Contribute to architectural discussions and future chipset planning
Develop low‑level software and ensure compliance with industry standards
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.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00
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.
Contact: If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
EEO Statement 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.
Accessibility Statement Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the application and hiring process, please email disability-accommodations@qualcomm.com or call our toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Please note that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities only and will not be responded to for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
Additional Information Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
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Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary: Join our PCIe software team as an Embedded Software Engineer and help shape the future of high-performance interconnect technologies. You’ll be at the forefront of developing firmware and drivers for next-generation chipsets, with a focus on PCIe and CXL subsystems. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with hardware and architecture teams, optimize software for performance and power, and contribute to the evolution of future chipset architectures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep, hands‑on expertise in CXL and PCIe technologies
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in embedded software development
Strong proficiency in C programming
Experience with real‑time operating systems and embedded platforms
Familiarity with ACPI, UEFI, Linux, and Zephyr
Proven ability to write standards‑compliant software
Demonstrated success in performance and power optimization
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse engineering teams
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, debug, and commercialize embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless hardware‑software integration
Optimize software for performance, power efficiency, and reliability
Contribute to architectural discussions and future chipset planning
Develop low‑level software and ensure compliance with industry standards
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.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00
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.
Contact: If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
EEO Statement 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.
Accessibility Statement Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the application and hiring process, please email disability-accommodations@qualcomm.com or call our toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Please note that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities only and will not be responded to for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
Additional Information Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
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