Embedded DSP Software Engineer

Embedded DSP Software Engineer – Qualcomm

Design, develop, validate embedded and cloud‑edge software and applications that launch Qualcomm’s next‑generation Snapdragon processors and AI engines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and real‑time operating systems.
• Experience with multi‑threaded programming, hardware drivers, and inter‑processor communication.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and embedded system design.
• Experience with Qualcomm Hexagon DSP or similar platforms.
• Multimedia software development experience on Android, Windows, or Linux.
• Exposure to machine learning or computer vision workloads.
• Familiarity with scripting (Python, shell) and test automation.
• Strong debugging and profiling skills using tools like Trace
  32, JTAG, etc.
• Versatile attitude to learn new architectures and operating systems.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.

• Architect, design, and develop multimedia frameworks across heterogeneous processors.
• Develop high‑performance system drivers for compute resources and AI acceleration.
• Profile and optimize software for performance, memory, and power efficiency.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Participate in design and code reviews; contribute to system‑level debugging and issue resolution.
• Offsite and occasional onsite work with OEMs and Independent Software Vendors may be required.

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.

$94,200 – $141,200

To learn more about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.