JobsStaff Engineer – Power and BMC Software (San Diego OR Boulder, CO)
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Staff Engineer – Power and BMC Software (San Diego OR Boulder, CO)

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$134,800 - $202,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer focused on Low-Level Firmware and Platform Software for data-center and cloud AI systems. The role involves collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver production-quality firmware while ensuring power and thermal management. The engineer will also influence architecture decisions and mentor junior engineers. This position is critical for building secure and reliable management capabilities for modern cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in embedded systems, firmware, or low-level system software.
  • Hands-on experience with SoC bring-up, hardware/software integration, and low-level debugging.
  • Solid understanding of computer architecture, memory systems, interrupts, DMA, and interconnects.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded Linux environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with OpenBMC and Redfish APIs.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Firmware and Low-Level System Software for cloud and data-center platforms.
  • Support platform bring-up, board validation, and system integration in collaboration with hardware teams.
  • Design and develop Power Management Firmware using various hardware and software components.
  • Develop and maintain Redfish APIs for configuration, monitoring, and telemetry.
  • Design and implement OpenBMC features for rack-, chassis-, and node-level management.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Hardware, Firmware, and Platform Software Teams.
  • Influence long-term architecture decisions for Power, Rack management, and Observability.
  • Mentor engineers and set technical best practices.
  • Support customer and production issues, including field debugging and issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

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