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About the Role

As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces. As a CPU Performance Management FW Developer, you are responsible for working with a team on the enablement of the power management solution for Qualcomm's custom CPUs. You will collaborate internally to help define a standard driven solution, and implement embedded firmware, to manage performance of the CPU subsystem. You will also be responsible for helping characterize and tune this solution for all Qualcomm SoCs utilizing Qualcomm custom CPUs. In CPU Power Management FW developer role, with focus on CPU performance management, you will be working closely both with the hardware power management and firmware development teams. You will have an opportunity to engage with third parties on enablement of new platforms, as well as providing input to our SoC and platform architects on future designs.

Responsibilities

Drive the firmware design, implementation and verification, in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.
Assist in the definition CPU Performance Management solutions for future generation of Qualcomm CPUs.
Actively engage with open source communities to contribute support for processor architectures, device drivers, and firmware features.
Assist in identifying skills requirements and in hiring engineers, collaborating with other teams on platform bring-up/debug/diags, firmware lifecycle, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
BS/BEng in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent professional experience) with 5 years' experience in embedded firmware development.
Proficient writing and debugging C and assembly.
Driver development experience in RTOS or OS Kernel environments.
Demonstrated development experience with embedded OSes such as Zephyr, eCos, uC/OS or FreeRTOS.
Experience developing for pre-silicon environments including simulators and FPGA emulation.
Experience developing, characterizing and tuning performance management solutions an SoC subsystem will be a considerable plus.
Familiarity with ARM v8 architecture.
Development experience for a ARMV8 platform is a plus.

Skills

C
C++
Java
Python
embedded firmware development
assembly
RTOS
OS Kernel
Zephyr
eCos
uC/OS
FreeRTOS
pre-silicon environments
simulators
FPGA emulation
performance management solutions
SoC subsystem
ARM v8 architecture
ARMV8 platform

Location

Santa Clara, CA
Austin, TX

Work Type

Relocation Required

Experience Level

8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience (with Bachelor's)
7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience (with Master's)
6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience (with PhD)
4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
5 years' experience in embedded firmware development

Education Level

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
BS/BEng in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent professional experience)

Salary/Compensations

$211,800.00 - $317,800.00

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package

About the Company

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.

Equal Opportunity

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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
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 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.