As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for next-generation products. You will work closely with systems, hardware, and architecture teams to create system-level software solutions. The role requires strong expertise in low-level embedded software development and collaboration with various teams to ensure performance requirements are met. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

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

• Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms.
• Perform early hardware bring-up and debug of new boards and chipsets, identifying issues across hardware, firmware, and system boundaries.
• Implement and extend test firmware used for platform validation, manufacturing test, and factory enablement.
• Collaborate closely with hardware design, silicon, systems, and validation teams to define requirements and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
• Analyze failures using schematics, register traces, logic analyzer data, and lab instrumentation, and drive issues to resolution.
• Support multiple platforms and hardware variants, adapting software to different configurations and use cases.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and best practices for low-level embedded software development.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on embedded software, debugging techniques, and platform bring-up.
• Participate in cross-site and cross-functional reviews, providing clear technical communication and status updates.

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