PCIe & CXL Embedded Software Engineer

PCIe & CXL Embedded Software Engineer, Staff

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
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.

• 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 a programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 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.

• 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.

• Works under supervision.
• Decision‑making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information, with basic negotiation, influence, and tact.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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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. Salary is only one component of total compensation  also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

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