JobsEmbedded Real Time Operating System Software Staff Engineer (QuRT OS, Zephyr)
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Embedded Real Time Operating System Software Staff Engineer (QuRT OS, Zephyr)

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$154,000 - $231,000 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 Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join the Core Platform Kernel software team, which develops real-time operating system software for various market segments. The role involves deep technical work, ownership of complex problems, and influencing system design and engineering execution. The team focuses on two RTOS platforms: QuRT OS and Zephyr RTOS, optimizing performance and maintainability. Engineers will collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong hands-on experience with RTOS concepts and low-level system software.
  • Professional experience developing embedded software in C/C++.
  • Solid understanding of RTOS fundamentals such as scheduling, interrupts, synchronization, and memory management.
  • Ability to work effectively across teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain RTOS and low-level system software components.
  • Own and drive resolution of complex, system-level issues related to performance, stability, and correctness.
  • Lead feature design and implementation from problem definition through deployment.
  • Analyze crash dumps, traces, and logs to perform deep root-cause analysis.
  • Participate actively in design and code reviews, influencing technical direction and standards.

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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