Qualcomm · 6 hours ago
Embedded Real Time Operating System Senior Software Engineer (QuRT OS, Zephyr)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$127K/yr - $191K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an embedded software engineer for the Core Platform Kernel software team. The role involves developing and deploying RTOS software, specifically QuRT OS and Zephyr, to multiple subsystems on Qualcomm chips, with a focus on enhancing performance for various market segments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Independently develops small well-defined blocks and assists in developing complex well-defined blocks, features, and/or tests under minor supervision that achieve desired quality, functionality, power, performance, and timing standards; guides lower-level engineers; proposes minor improvements
Independently identifies problems across multiple systems or subsystems and resolves most architecture and design issues; collaborates and collects feedback during design reviews and with other teams to ensure the block meets the specifications, performance, and power requirements; investigates issues in order to prevent future issues
Seeks essential knowledge of industry trends, competitors' products, and advances in various engineering fields related to DSP products and technology (e.g., machine learning, modem); shows interest in a specific area of expertise
Collaborates with team members to generate new ideas
Communicates effectively with peers and leads using written, verbally, and online communication; effectively tracks and documents issues, features, and design changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design
Embedded software development (C, C++, Assembly language – RISC-V, ARM, Hexagon)
Multi-Core Computer Architecture
Off-target software development and test (Instruction Set Simulation, QEMU)
Scripting and Automation (Python)
Embedded software debugging (JTAG, Trace32, OpenOCD, Segger J-Link, LLDB)
Embedded Software Security and Secure Software development practices
Continuous integration and test (Jenkins, Github actions)
Source Control Systems (Github, Gerrit, Gitlab)
Automotive Software development (ASPICE, ISO-26262, ISO-21434)
Preferred
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
4-6+ years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems
4-6+ years of experience in design verification methods
4+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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