Enablement Software Principal Engineer

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Software Engineering

Hiring for Sr. Staff Engineer and Principal Engineer level.

Relocation

Required:

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX if not currently based in one of these locations.

As a Software Developer, you will work within a distributed team to develop solutions for custom CPUs. The role focuses on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and low-level libraries, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and security. This role also includes optimizing existing software and enabling new architectural features.

• Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts, including high-performance designs, weak memory models, server platforms, and the hardware/software interface
• Proficiency in C, assembly language, and build systems
• Experience in systems programming with Python or similar languages
• Familiarity with distributed version control systems and modern software development best practices
• Expertise in developing software virtual platforms, low-level boot firmware, and debugging tools in pre-silicon and on hardware
• Experience building to platform standards, including UEFI, ACPI, and System Ready

• Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs and platforms
• Collaborate with the performance team to identify hardware optimization areas
• Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms
• Ensure existing operating systems run efficiently and identify opportunities for performance enhancements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 15+ years of experience building software stacks for high-performance systems
• 10+ years building software stacks for high-performance systems
• 10+ years of Linux kernel development experience

• Autonomy:
  Work independently with minimal supervision
• Communication:
  Use verbal and written skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and large groups
• Influence:
  Have a notable impact on key organizational decisions by providing input to senior leadership
• Task Management:
  Execute multi-step tasks requiring simultaneous cognitive abilities and memory management
• Innovation:
  Exercise exceptional creativity to develop new ideas and innovative products or processes
• Problem Solving:
  Use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve complex problems with advanced data analysis and interpretation

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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The salary range reflects the broad, minimum to maximum pay scale for this job code. Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, opportunity for annual RSU grants, and a highly competitive benefits package.