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As a Lead CPU FW V&V Engineer at Qualcomm, you will lead a global team responsible for verifying and validating complex software and firmware platforms for Snapdragon SoC. Your day-to-day involves managing end-to-end integration of high-performance CPU firmware stacks, defining automation strategies to optimize CI/CD cycles, and ensuring robust testing and validation practices. You will allocate resources across multiple programs, manage technical debt, and foster a collaborative culture that prioritizes innovation and quality. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, database management, API development, and technical leadership, with a focus on designing sophisticated embedded and cloud-edge software solutions. Ideal candidates should have 15+ years of relevant experience, including interaction with executive leadership, and the ability to design complex sub-systems for large-scale products while ensuring code quality through rigorous testing and documentation.

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Python C++ SQL API CI/CD Docker Kubernetes AWS Git JIRA PostgreSQL Linux Design For Test(DFT) Scrum Agile

What you'll do

  • Build and manage a global firmware verification and validation team.
  • Define and optimize automation strategies for CI/CD cycles.
  • Ensure robust testing and validation to improve firmware release quality.
  • Implement risk management practices to maintain software stability.
  • Reduce technical debt through proactive planning and execution.
  • Act as a key interface between production teams and customer engineering.

What we're looking for

  • Over 15 years of software engineering experience.
  • Proven technical leadership in managing global teams and projects.
  • Expertise in designing, developing, and validating critical embedded and cloud edge software.
  • Experience with API and database management systems.
  • Strong collaboration skills for cross-functional initiatives and executive-level interactions.
  • Ability to design and implement complex software subsystems and resolve technical issues.
  • Skilled in performing code reviews, regression testing, and issue resolution.

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