Embedded System Software Architect - Sr. Staff

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

107d • $162,600 - $244,000

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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 Languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.

Nice To Haves

• Operating Systems and multi-threaded programming.
• Hardware drivers.
• Developing, debugging, profiling, and optimizing for embedded real-time environments.
• Inter-processor communications.
• Excellent knowledge of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARM ISA.
• Excellent understanding of CPU accelerator ISA for Vector/Matrix Data Processing.
• Performance Evaluation and Optimization of applications for ARM architecture.
• Understanding of the typical Open Source Library framework design.
• Strong leadership skills to work across multiple teams including System and HW to define the software architecture.
• Strong Analytical and debugging skills.
• Performance evaluation using QEMU, Simulators, Emulators and on Silicon.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers.
• Design system-level software solutions.
• Obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree