Director of Engineering

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Qualcomm’s IOT Multimedia software team is looking for a candidate who will contribute to the design, development, and verification of leading-edge technology for our next-generation Snapdragon™ line of processors. Our team develops the drivers and software components that accelerate processing of content from engines like the video, Audio, camera and Display.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR 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.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a proven track record of upstreaming patches or managing complex driver stacks.
• Strong academic standing with coursework focused on software/hardware interaction.
• Excellent programming skills in C/C++ with at least 8 years of professional or academic experience.
• Experience scripting with Python.
• Motivation to learn new technologies related to image processing and hardware acceleration.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break down large problems and resolve issues through systematic elimination.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, hardworking, and adaptable.
• Excellent understanding of the Linux kernel, peripherals, buses, interconnects, scheduler, thermal systems, and power.
• Good understanding of frameworks such as DirectX, WDDM, and/or DRM.
• Good understanding of ARM and RISC‑V architectures and instruction sets.
• Good understanding of image processing algorithms, image manipulation, or color theory.
• Good understanding of high‑speed signals used in electronic devices.
• Good understanding of electronic schematics and use of tools such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and integrate drivers for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon™ chipsets with a focus on efficiency and robustness.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of display technologies (MIPI DSI, DP/eDP, HDMI), DRM/KMS, Android SurfaceFlinger, and color pipelines.
• Understand multimedia subsystems, memory management (ION/DMA-BUF), and display-related power management.
• Apply embedded software techniques including memory management, DMA acceleration, interrupt service routines, multi-threading, synchronization, and API interface design.
• Develop software in a fast‑paced environment and deliver drivers targeted for operating systems such as Android, Windows, Zephyr, and Linux.
• Work in a global environment with teams and customers relying on Qualcomm technology to deliver cutting-edge consumer products.
• Leverage advanced software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud-edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyze user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
• Design and implement software modules for large-scale products and systems.
• Participate in and lead design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects meet specifications and schedules.
• Perform complex code reviews and regression tests, triaging and fixing issues to ensure high code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test Engineering) to ensure solutions integrate effectively with other components.
• Write detailed technical documentation for complex software projects.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides guidance to other team members.
• Makes significant decisions impacting work beyond the immediate team.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication; may require basic negotiation, influence, and tact.
• Has moderate influence over key organizational decisions and may be consulted by senior leadership.
• Performs tasks requiring multiple steps in various sequences, involving extensive planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization.

Benefits

• competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• opportunity for annual RSU grants
• highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree