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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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The CPU Software Architecture Principal Engineer joins the CPU software architecture team to drive sub-system feature software architecture, enablement, and firmware development for various industry products using Qualcomm Custom CPU. This role involves hardware-software co-design, system optimizations, and developing features for ARMv9 architecture across mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server platforms. The engineer will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software while performing code reviews, unit testing, and technical documentation. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in ARM CPU architecture fundamentals, ARMv8/v9 ISA, and RISC-V. Candidates should possess skills in Linux or RTOS development, such as Zephyr, and demonstrate strong analytical debugging capabilities to solve complex software challenges while collaborating with hardware design teams to define robust software architectures for high-performance systems.
CPU Microarchitecture
ARM
RISC-V
x86
C
C++
Python
Perl
SIMD
Vector Architectures
Real-Time Operating Systems
Performance Modeling
Simulation
Compiler Infrastructure
Power Management
Signal Processing