Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineer or Principal Engineer to join their Software Engineering team. The role involves developing solutions for custom CPUs, focusing on the Linux kernel, boot firmware, and low-level libraries. Candidates will collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize performance, efficiency, and security. Relocation to Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX is required for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
• 4+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts, including high-performance designs and weak memory models.
• Experience in systems programming with Python or similar languages.
• Familiarity with distributed version control systems and modern software development best practices.

• Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs and platforms.
• Collaborate with the performance team to identify hardware optimization areas.
• Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms.
• Ensure existing operating systems run efficiently and identify opportunities for performance enhancements.

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