Embedded Software Engineer – Device Driver Development

Overview

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drive digital transformation.

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs that launch cutting‑edge, world‑class products to meet and exceed customer needs. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system‑level software solutions and obtain performance requirements and interface information.

• Leverage advanced software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs.
• Analyze user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
• Design and implement software modules for large‑scale products and systems.
• Participate in and lead design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Perform complex code reviews and regression tests and triage and fix issues to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with individuals outside the software function (e.g., hardware, systems, and test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.
• Write detailed technical documentation for complex software projects.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while providing supervision and guidance to other team members.
• Make significant decision‑making that affects work beyond the immediate work group and influence key organizational decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1+ years of software engineering or related work experience.
• 1+ years of experience with C and Python.
• 1+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or another source code management system.
• Experience with Lauterbach Trace
  32/JTAG debugging.
• Experience with Perforce or other SCM tools.
• Familiarity with ARM architecture.
• Embedded software or device driver development for smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT), or other mobile devices.
• Power management software experience.
• Knowledge of Qualcomm products, e.g., MSMs, MDMs, etc.

Pay range: $94,200.00 – $. In addition to base salary, the compensation package includes a competitive discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants. A highly competitive benefits package supports employees at work, at home, and at play.

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.

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