CPU Software Architecture Senior Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $117,800–$176,600 / yr
Posted: 22 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Apr 3, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · CPU Software Architecture Senior Engineer

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The CPU Software Architecture Senior Engineer joins the CPU software architecture team to drive software architecture for various industry top products using Qualcomm Custom CPU. This role involves hardware-software co-design, system optimizations, and firmware development, specifically focusing on the latest ARMv9 architecture features. The engineer will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs. Day-to-day tasks include coding large features, performing unit testing, debugging, and conducting code reviews to ensure high quality. Required technical skills include proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in embedded system development, ARM CPU architecture fundamentals, and Linux or RTOS like Zephyr. The work addresses software architecture and enablement for SoCs used in premium mobiles, laptops, automotive, cloud, and server products.

Skills

C C++ Python Java ARMv8 ARMv9 RISCV Linux RTOS Zephyr RTOS Firmware Development Assembly Hardware-Software Co-design Unit Testing

What you'll do

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs.
Analyze user needs and software requirements to customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
Design and implement software modules for various products and systems.
Code large features, perform unit testing, and execute significant debugging fixes to meet project specifications.
Perform code reviews, regression tests, and triage issues to ensure high code quality.
Write technical documentation for software projects.
Participate in hardware-software co-design and system optimizations for ARMv9 architecture features.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
3+ years of experience in embedded system development (preferred).
Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 ISA (preferred).
Experience in software or driver development for operating systems like Linux or RTOS (zephyr RTOS) (preferred).
Good programming skills using C, C++, or ARM assembly (preferred).