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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Lead CPU Firmware Verification and Validation Engineer/ Manager joins the Software Engineering team to lead a global, multi-role organization focused on the verification and validation of complex software and firmware platforms. This individual will manage a talent group of engineers to ensure long-term stability, scalability, and lifecycle support for high-performance CPU firmware stacks. Daily responsibilities include defining automation strategies for CI/CD cycles, managing technical debt, overseeing resource allocation across concurrent programs, and coordinating with cross-functional teams like SoC and Configuration & Release Management. The role requires expertise in C, C++, Java, Python, Database Management Software, API, and source code management systems like Git or Perforce. This position addresses the critical challenge of ensuring quality standards and robust testing for firmware integrated into Snapdragon SoC products while managing complex software sub-systems for large-scale hardware platforms.