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#Embedded Software Development Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$94,200 - $141,200 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Master's Entry-Level
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Join Qualcomm's Automotive Software Platform team as an Embedded Software Development Engineer, focusing on designing the BSP for Hypervisor-based Infotainment and ADAS systems. This role involves developing firmware and drivers for next-generation Qualcomm Automotive chipsets. You will collaborate closely with hardware and architecture teams to optimize software for performance and power. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of future chipset architectures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience.
  • Proven ability to write standards-compliant software.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse engineering teams.
  • Development experience with embedded operating systems such as Linux or QNX.
  • Understanding of OS internals, storage, and peripherals.
  • Skilled in writing and debugging both C and assembly languages.
  • Experience in low-level hardware-software integration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and verify firmware for BSP in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.
  • Develop high-performance drivers to unlock the full potential of Qualcomm CPUs.
  • Optimize and profile system performance to achieve low latency and power efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineers, partners, and customers across various geographies.
  • Contribute to the development and support of large-scale SoC software products.

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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