Qualcomm · 4 months ago
Embedded DSP Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $141K/yr
1+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is the industry leader in mobile communication technology and the largest fabless semiconductor company in the world. The role involves designing, developing, and commercializing embedded software for mobile devices, focusing on DSP software across various applications. The position requires collaboration with global teams and contributions to new mobile technologies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Develop and validate embedded DSP software features in C/C++ for real-time systems
Participate in the design and implementation of inter-processor communication and memory management mechanisms
Assist in debugging, profiling, and optimizing software for performance and power efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DSP software into broader system frameworks
Contribute to code reviews, regression testing, and issue triage to ensure software quality
Write technical documentation for software components and development processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Develop and validate embedded DSP software features in C/C++ for real-time systems
Participate in the design and implementation of inter-processor communication and memory management mechanisms
Assist in debugging, profiling, and optimizing software for performance and power efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DSP software into broader system frameworks
Contribute to code reviews, regression testing, and issue triage to ensure software quality
Write technical documentation for software components and development processes
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
1+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python
Experience and interest in embedded debugging, profiling, and performance optimization
Solid background in computer architecture and real-time operating systems
Familiarity with multi-threaded programming and hardware driver development
Exposure to inter-processor communication and multimedia software development on Android, Windows, or Linux
Versatile attitude to learn new languages, 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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