PCIe & CXL Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Software Engineering

General

Summary:

Join our PCIe software team as a Staff Embedded Software Engineer and help shape the future of high-performance interconnect technologies. You’ll be at the forefront of developing firmware and drivers for next-generation chipsets, with a focus on PCIe and CXL subsystems. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with hardware and architecture teams, optimize software for performance and power, and contribute to the evolution of future chipset architectures.

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:

• Deep, Hands-on expertise in CXL and PCIe technologies
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C programming
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded platforms
• Familiarity with ACPI
  , UEFI
  , Linux
  , and Zephyr
• Proven ability to write standards-compliant software
• Demonstrated success in performance and power optimization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse engineering teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, debug, and commercialize embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
• Optimize software for performance, power efficiency, and reliability
• Contribute to architectural discussions and future chipset planning
• Develop low-level software and ensure compliance with industry standards

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.

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.