Qualcomm · 2 weeks ago
Embedded DSP Software Engineer, Senior
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $167K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that enables next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation across industries. They are seeking a Senior Embedded DSP Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud-edge software for their SoC portfolio, focusing on multimedia frameworks and AI acceleration. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure seamless integration and performance optimization of software across processors.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and develop multimedia frameworks across heterogeneous processors
Develop high-performance system drivers for compute resources and AI acceleration
Profile and optimize software for performance, memory, and power efficiency
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams to ensure seamless integration
Participate in design and code reviews; contribute to system-level debugging and issue resolution
Offsite and occasional onsite work with OEMs and Independent Software Vendors may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in embedded software development
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and real-time operating systems
Experience with multi-threaded programming, hardware drivers, and inter-processor communication
Solid understanding of computer architecture and embedded system design
Experience with Qualcomm Hexagon DSP or similar platforms
Multimedia software development experience on Android, Windows, or Linux
Exposure to machine learning or computer vision workloads
Familiarity with scripting (Python, shell) and test automation
Strong debugging and profiling skills using tools like Trace32, JTAG, etc
Versatile attitude to learn new architectures and operating systems
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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