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Power & Limits Management System Software Engineer, Sr. Staff

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$162,600 - $244,000 per year

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

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a software engineer to join its Power & Thermal/Limits System Software team in San Diego. The role focuses on optimizing power and performance for next-generation data-center platforms, particularly ARM-based server technologies. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex technical challenges and drive enhancements in system architecture and software. This position requires a strong background in software engineering and power management techniques.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
  • 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Expertise in power and performance management techniques.
  • Strong familiarity with ARM architecture and programming in C, C++, and Python.
  • Solid understanding of SoC and computer-system architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex system-level use cases for data-center server platforms.
  • Optimize power and performance technologies for next-generation ARM platforms.
  • Collaborate across teams to achieve best-in-class product-level KPIs for power and performance.
  • Drive enhancements in system architecture and software for ARM-based platforms.
  • Develop algorithms and techniques to reduce power consumption and improve performance.

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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