CPU Software Engineer, Senior

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Qualcomm India Private Limited

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Software Engineering

Qualcomm's software CPU (aka application processor) architecture group develops long‑term software roadmaps (for a horizon of three to five years). It is responsible for defining architecture specifications, developing prototypes, and engaging with the software and hardware worldwide partners to influence product development. It is also acting as an operational execution team enabling commercialization of the most up‑to‑date worldwide CPUs integrated in Snapdragon’s chipsets for markets such as Handsets, IOT devices, Automotive, Compute/Laptops, XR, etc.

The team is currently looking for an experienced CPU software engineer, who can contribute to design and development of low‑level firmware for CPU bootstrapping, power controller, etc. The engineer will specifically be engaged in the following domains:

• Coordinate design and development of firmware for boot, debug, idle and active CPU power management
• CPU software/hardware design trade‑offs
• Coordinating debugging of critical SW issues that are artifacts of any high‑performance CPU microarchitecture (prefetching, speculation, memory ordering, etc.)
• Definition of short and long‑term SW architecture roadmap in accordance with Arm’s architecture ISA evolution
• Represent the CPU SW teams in engagements with Arm architects and third‑party software partners (e.g., Google, Microsoft, etc.)

Since the contributions of the CPU software organization affect a large span of products, the function provides an uncommon exposure to multiple technology domains related to system‑on‑chip development. To fully benefit from the role’s opportunities, the candidate must demonstrate a motivation to influence the products roadmap, as the engineer will directly contribute to Qualcomm’s most innovative products.

• 15+ Years of Experience in the embedded domain to design, develop and support software solutions on multi‑core ARM/CPUs with strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Embedded platforms experience including low‑level drivers and firmware, kernel, and user‑space components.
• Design and development of software for heterogeneous compute platforms consisting of ARMs, GPUs, DSPs, and specialized hardware accelerators in an embedded SoC system.
• Experience with J‑TAG or ICE debuggers; experience in real‑time SW development for embedded products.
• Hands‑on experience of driver development on any RTOS.
• Detailed understanding of some of SoC hardware blocks – clocks, PLLs, GPIO, interrupt controllers (GIC), peripherals (SPI/I2C/PCIe/CAN/Ethernet/USB/UFS).
• Motivated self‑starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with engineers/partners/customers across different geographies.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior management in a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience in business process streamlining and transformation that includes a disciplined approach to digitized services enabling.
• Hands‑on technical lead who is not hesitant to dig into the details where needed to get first‑hand knowledge of the issues and play an active and personal role in steering team success.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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