Software Engineer – Platform Debug

Position: Staff Software Engineer – Platform Debug
Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group  Software Engineering General

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Software Platform Debug Engineer to design, develop, and debug low‑level software that enables and supports debug visibility on high‑performance server platforms. These debug features include both dynamic debug (e.g., peek/poke) and post‑mortem (crash) capabilities. In this role, you will work close to the hardware/software boundary, solving complex system‑level issues across firmware, operating systems, platform software, and host tooling.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet demanding performance and reliability requirements.

This position is suitable for Senior‑ or Staff‑level engineers who demonstrate strong technical ownership, deep systems knowledge, and the ability to influence technical direction. This is a replacement headcount.

Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software to support debug functionality across multiple system layers

Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex software defects across integrated components

Analyze system behavior by gathering and correlating information across modules, subsystems, and interfaces

Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to identify root causes and deliver effective fixes

Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly to project leads and stakeholders

Identify design or implementation gaps and proactively drive solutions

Contribute technical input and solution strategies during design and debug reviews

Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure stability and functional correctness

Perform thorough code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback

Manage priorities, timelines, and deliverables for small‑ to medium‑sized initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of experience building software stacks for high‑performance systems5+ years of experience in debug software development (tools, firmware, applications)
Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering
10+ years of experience building and debugging software for high‑performance platforms

Experience with ARM debug architectures or frameworks

Technical Skills & Expertise Experience designing and/or supporting debug capabilities in complex SoCs and high‑performance CPU architectures, including:

JTAG debug and tooling

High‑performance trace

System crash analysis

Strong understanding of computer architecture, including:

High‑performance server designs

Hardware/software interfaces

Proficiency in C and assembly language

Systems programming experience using Python or similar languages

Familiarity with modern build systems and distributed version control workflows

Experience developing and debugging:

Platform and system software

Firmware and boot software

Debug and diagnostic tools

Level of Responsibility Autonomy:
Operates independently with minimal supervision

Communication:
Conveys complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership

Influence:
Provides technical input that impacts key architectural and organizational decisions

Execution:
Manages multi‑step, high‑complexity tasks with strong attention to detail

Innovation: Applies creativity and technical judgment to develop new approaches and solutions

Problem Solving:
Uses advanced analytical reasoning to diagnose and resolve complex system issues

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