Power & Limits Management System Software Engineer, Sr. Staff

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA

Full Time

Senior

163k-244k

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. The role involves working on optimizing power and constrained performance of next generation cloud accelerators within Qualcomm's Power & Limits Software team, collaborating closely with system engineers, software, and hardware developers in San Diego, CA. The candidate will analyze complex system-level AI use cases, partner with ecosystem stakeholders, and contribute to developing algorithms and techniques for power consumption and thermal performance optimization, including exploration of advanced machine learning techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate critical embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize sophisticated software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software sub-systems for complex, large-scale products and systems.
Leads design, coding, and testing efforts to ensure that projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Performs highly complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to increase leverage and design solutions that work with other components of a specific project.
Writes detailed technical documentation for highly complex Software projects; reviews technical documentation for junior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice to Have

Experience in ARM assembly language, C, C++, Python
Strong familiarity with ARM architecture
Good understanding of System On Chip architectural concepts
Experience in Power/Thermal/Performance optimizations to improve product level KPIs.
Prior experience with AI use cases and/or products
Experience with real-time operating systems, multi-threaded processor architectures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
More than 8 years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems
More than 8 years of applicable wireless, semiconductor and/or embedded software industry experience

Qualifications

Educational qualifications as specified in requirements (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant fields)

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range: $162,600.00 - $244,000.00
Annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package supporting success at work, at home, and at play

Working at Qualcomm

Qualcomm is committed to equal opportunity employment and providing an accessible, inclusive workplace. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, with a focus on creating a smarter, connected future through cutting-edge technology and diverse approaches.

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