Compiler and Performance Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Company
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job AreaEngineering Group, Engineering Group >
Software Engineering
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs.
Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
- Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
- Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
- Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems.
- Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
- Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
- Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.
- Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.
- 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 languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- Professional experience with compiler development
- Experience with GCC and/or LLVM
- Knowledge and experience in compiler frameworks such as gcc or LLVM
- Programming in C/C++ and assembly languages
- Knowledge of instruction sets and computer architectures - pipeline structure, hazards, cache, memory organization, etc.
- Working knowledge of system software tools such as assemblers, linkers, debuggers and experience using them
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional experience with large scale software codebases
- Deep knowledge of software engineering
- Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
- Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
- Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
- Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
- Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
- Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
- Writes technical documentation for Software projects.
- 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.
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