Firmware Development Principal Engineer

Overview

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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 leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what is 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, and test engineers, and other teams to design system‑level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

In this role, you will focus on CPU Performance Management firmware development. You are responsible for working with a team on the enablement of the power management solution for Qualcomm’s custom CPUs, collaborating with internal teams, defining a standard‑driven solution, implementing embedded firmware to manage CPU performance, and helping characterize and tune this solution for all Qualcomm SoCs utilizing custom CPUs.

• Drive the firmware design, implementation and verification, in pre‑silicon and post‑silicon environments.
• Assist in the definition of CPU Performance Management solutions for future generations of Qualcomm CPUs.
• Actively engage with open source communities to contribute support for processor architectures, device drivers, and firmware features.
• Assist in identifying skills requirements and in hiring engineers, collaborating with other teams on platform bring‑up/debug/diagnostics, firmware lifecycle, etc.

• 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 Languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• BS/BEng in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent professional experience) with 5 years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative and brings technical leadership.
• Proficient writing and debugging C and assembly.
• Driver development experience in RTOS or OS kernel environments.
• Demonstrated development experience with embedded OSes such as Zephyr, eCos, uC/OS or FreeRTOS.
• Experience developing for pre‑silicon environments including simulators and FPGA emulation.
• Experience developing, characterizing and tuning performance management solutions in SoC subsystems will be a considerable plus.
• Familiarity with ARM v8 architecture. Development experience for an ARMv8 platform is a plus.

• Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to 1/2 mile.
• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.
• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).
• Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.
• Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

Pay range: $ – $. This reflects the broad minimum to maximum pay scale for this job code for the location posted. Salary is only one component; additional benefits include a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, opportunity for annual RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at work, at home, and ther details about U.S. benefits can be reviewed on Qualcomm’s benefits website.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. 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.