CPU Software Architecture Sr. Staff Engineer

Qualcomm

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$162,600–$244,000 / yr
Posted
124 days ago
Closes
Aug 11, 2026
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TL;DR · CPU Software Architecture Sr. Staff Engineer

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Qualcomm Technologies seeks a senior CPU software engineer for its application processor architecture group, where you will contribute to the design and development of low-level firmware for CPU bootstrapping and power management on Snapdragon chipsets used in diverse markets like handsets, IoT devices, automotive, and compute. Your responsibilities include defining short-term and long-term software roadmaps aligned with Arm’s ISA evolution, coordinating debugging efforts for critical SW issues related to high-performance microarchitectures, and representing the CPU SW teams in engagements with key partners such as Google and Microsoft. Ideal candidates have over 15 years of experience in embedded systems, strong C/C++ skills, deep expertise in computer architecture areas like memory consistency and coherency, and hands-on experience with ARM or RISC-V architectures, JTAG debuggers, and real-time SW development for embedded products.

Skills

C C++ ARM RISC-V RTOS J-TAG ICE SPI I2C PCIe CAN Ethernet USB UFS GIC PLIC Linux_kernel Firmware_development Driver_development Multi-core_CPUs Memory_consistency Messaging_systems Virtualization Security Super_Scalar_Architectures

What you'll do

  • Design and develop firmware for CPU bootstrapping and power management.
  • Coordinate debugging of critical software issues related to high-performance CPU microarchitecture.
  • Define short and long-term software architecture roadmaps aligned with Arm’s ISA evolution.
  • Represent the CPU SW team in engagements with Arm/RISC-V architects and third-party partners.
  • Influence product development through deep expertise in computer architecture domains like memory consistency and coherency.
  • Develop low-level drivers and firmware for embedded platforms, including kernel and user-space components.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience (15+ years) in embedded domain for multi-core CPU software solutions.
  • Deep expertise in computer architecture areas like memory consistency, coherency, and virtualization.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills with hands-on driver development on RTOS.
  • Detailed understanding of SoC hardware blocks including clocks, GPIOs, and interrupt controllers.
  • Experience coordinating with Arm/RISC-V architects and third-party software partners.
  • Proven ability to work effectively across different geographies and with senior management.
  • Demonstrated experience in business process streamlining and transformation.

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