CPU Software Architecture Staff Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 24 days ago $134,800–$202,200 / year
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Join Qualcomm Technologies' CPU software architecture team as a senior software engineer where you will drive the design and development of cutting-edge CPU sub-system feature software for industry-leading products across mobiles, laptops, automotive, cloud, and server sectors. Your daily tasks include participating in hardware-software co-design, optimizing system performance, and developing firmware using ARMv9 architecture features. You will leverage C, C++, and ARM assembly to create robust embedded and cloud-edge software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams for architectural definition and validation. Essential skills include a deep understanding of ARM CPU fundamentals, experience with Linux or RTOS development, and strong analytical and debugging capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects that impact multiple product lines and requires significant problem-solving and prioritization skills.

Skills

C C++ ARM assembly Linux RTOS Zephyr RTOS ARMv9 ARMv8 Performance Optimization Open-Source Development Tools Software Architecture Debugging Code Reviews Regression Testing Collaboration HW Design Collaboration RISC-V

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.
  • Participates in the design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts for large features.
  • Performs code reviews and regression tests to ensure high-quality software deliverables.
  • Collaborates with hardware design teams to define software architecture for Qualcomm SoCs.
  • Evaluates and optimizes application performance on ARM-based systems using open-source tools.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in embedded system development.
  • Strong understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv9 ISA.
  • 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 like Linux or Zephyr RTOS.
  • Analytical skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams including hardware design.
  • Strong debugging and code review capabilities.

Market check

Salary context

This $134,800–$202,200 range sits above 37% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,300–$234,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$154,250–$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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