Senior embedded software engineer Job at Qualcomm, San Diego, CA

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  • Qualcomm
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm is looking for software engineers to develop embedded platform software for CPU and DSP/NPU processors and hardware engines comprising its SoC portfolio for mobile, automotive, compute, and other markets. In this role you will utilize your solid foundation in embedded software development, operating systems, and drivers to deploy platform software for complex AI and multimedia and use cases running on our SoC’s.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, and 2+ years experience in:

  • Programming in C/C++
  • Operating Systems and multi-threaded programming
  • Hardware drivers
  • Developing, debugging, profiling, and optimizing for embedded real-time environments.
  • Inter-processor communications
  • Computer architecture
  • Multimedia software development experience on Android, Windows or Linux
  • Shell/Python scripting
  • Test automation and software integration


The responsibilities of this role include:

  • Architect, design and develop multimedia frameworks across the processors available on the SoC.
  • Develop high-performance system drivers for compute resources.
  • Work closely with our global team to integrate, test, and commercially support our embedded software.
  • Offsite and occasional onsite work with OEMs and Independent Software Vendors may be required

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.



  • 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
  • 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 2+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
  • 2+ years of experience with API.
  • 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
  • Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
  • Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
  • Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
  • Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
  • Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
  • Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

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.

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).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: 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.


Pay range
and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$111,300.00 - $166,900.00

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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Job Tags

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