#CPU Software Architecture Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$94,200–$141,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Dec 12, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $118k
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TL;DR · #CPU Software Architecture Engineer

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The CPU software architecture team at Qualcomm Technologies is seeking a mid-level software engineer to contribute to the cutting-edge design of CPU sub-system feature software and firmware for premium-tier mobiles, laptops, automotive, cloud, and server products. This role involves participating in hardware-software co-design, system optimizations, and firmware development using ARMv9 architecture features. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing user needs, designing software modules, performing code reviews, regression testing, and writing technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and at least two years of experience in embedded systems development with proficiency in C, C++, and ARM assembly. Familiarity with Linux or RTOS (Zephyr) and open-source tools is essential, along with strong analytical and debugging skills. Knowledge of RISC-V architecture is a plus.

Skills

ARM C C++ Linux RTOS Zephyr ARMv8 ARMv9 RISC-V Open-Source Debugging Code Reviews Regression Testing Technical Documentation Collaboration Hardware-Software Co-design

What you'll do

  • Designs and implements software modules for products and systems using C, C++, or ARM assembly.
  • Analyzes user needs and software requirements to optimize operational efficiency of embedded systems.
  • Performs code reviews and regression tests to ensure high-quality software output.
  • Triages and fixes issues in firmware development and system optimizations.
  • Writes technical documentation for software projects and contributes to hardware-software co-design.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience in embedded system development.
  • Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 instruction set architectures.
  • Experience in performance evaluation and optimization for ARM-based SoCs.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, or ARM assembly programming languages.
  • Familiarity with open-source development tools and frameworks.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in debugging complex systems.
  • Ability to collaborate with hardware design teams on software architecture.

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