Systems Software - Compiler

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Compiler Toolchain Software

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer with deep expertise in linker technology to join our toolchain team. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing linker components for embedded and high-performance systems. You will collaborate with compiler, runtime, and OS teams to deliver robust and efficient linking solutions.

• Design & Development
  • Architect and implement advanced linker features for embedded and real-time systems.
  • Optimize symbol resolution, relocation handling, and memory layout for performance and size.
  • Maintain and enhance support for ELF format, dynamic linking (PLT/GOT), and linker scripts.
• Technical Leadership
  • Mentor junior engineers and review technical designs.
  • Drive best practices for linker development and integration with build systems.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with compiler, runtime, and OS teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Participate in cross-functional design discussions and contribute to toolchain roadmap.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems programming or toolchain development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and debugging complex software systems.
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • ELF file format
    , relocations, symbol versioning.
  • Dynamic linking mechanisms (PLT/GOT).
  • Linker scripts and memory layout optimization.

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience with:
  • Linker optimizations (e.g., garbage collection, string merging).
  • Thread-local storage implementation.
  • Open-source tool chains (e.g., LLVM, GNU binutils).
• Familiarity with embedded architectures such as ARM/AArch
  64 or DSPs.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• 2+ years of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $ - $

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  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 r 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 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.

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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.

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