Qualcomm is seeking a Staff Embedded NPU Software Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded platform software for CPU, DSP, and NPU processors. This role involves architecting and optimizing software frameworks for high-performance multimedia and machine learning workloads. The engineer will work across all levels of the stack and collaborate with various teams to deliver scalable solutions. The position requires technical leadership and mentorship within the NPU Platform Software Team.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
• 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

• Architect and design NPU software frameworks, runtime libraries, and system drivers for compute and AI acceleration.
• Lead development of complex NPU features and ensure system-level integration across CPU/DSP/NPU subsystems.
• Optimize software using advanced NPU architecture techniques such as SIMD, multi-threading, and memory hierarchy.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and product teams to align software design with platform goals and roadmap.
• Mentor engineers, conduct design and code reviews, and contribute to technical strategy and long-term planning.
• Drive debugging and profiling efforts across the NPU stack to meet performance, power, and reliability targets.

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