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PCIe & CXL Embedded Software Engineer
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Qualcomm
Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area 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.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Seniority level
Not Applicable
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PCIe & CXL Embedded Software Engineer
role at
Qualcomm
Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area 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.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Seniority level
Not Applicable
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