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The CPU Software Architecture Staff 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 while performing code reviews, unit testing, and integration efforts. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in embedded system development, ARM CPU architecture fundamentals, and ARMv8/v9 ISA. Candidates should also possess skills in Linux or RTOS like Zephyr, and familiarity with open-source development tools. The work addresses software architecture and enablement for SoCs used in mobile, laptop, automotive, and server products.
C
C++
Python
Java
ARM
RISC-V
Firmware
RTOS
J-TAG
ICE
SoC
SPI
I2C
PCIe
CAN
Ethernet
USB
UFS
Kernel
Virtualization
Memory Management
Computer Architecture
C
C++
Python
Java
RISC-V
Zephyr OS
Linux kernel
ARM architecture
SoC architecture
Device drivers
PCIe
CXL
I2C
I3C
SPI
RTOS
Embedded systems
Systems engineering
CPU Architecture
Micro-architecture
C
C++
Python
Perl
SIMD
Vector Architectures
RTL
OS Internals
Compiler Technologies
Data Structures
Algorithms
Software Design Patterns