Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$117,800–$176,600 / yr
Posted
28 days ago
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Mar 28, 2027
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer joins the Software Engineering group to design, develop, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs. This role involves collaborating with systems, hardware, and architecture teams to create system-level software solutions and meet performance requirements. Key responsibilities include BSP development, device driver development, board bring-up, and secure boot design. The candidate must be proficient in C, C++, Java, and Python, utilizing GNU/LLVM tools, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and git/Gerrit. Technical requirements include expertise in RTOS fundamentals, SoC architecture, multi-threaded programming, and Embedded Linux environments. The work focuses on solving complex technical problems involving memory hierarchies, DMA engines, and implementing firmware for scalable, topology-aware communication across AI accelerator deployments spanning SoCs, cards, servers, and racks.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $180800 from 34 postings across 11 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Java Python Embedded Linux RTOS BSP JTAG SWD GNU/LLVM Git Gerrit SoC Architecture PCIe LPDDR I2C SPI SPMI ARM Risc-V Hexagon DSP OpenBMC IPMI Redfish PLDM MCTP Unit Testing Multi-threaded Programming DVFS DCVS

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software and specialized utility programs.
  • Develop Board Support Packages (BSP) including device drivers, board bring-up, and secure boot designs.
  • Implement multi-threaded programming and software for RTOS and Embedded Linux environments.
  • Perform unit testing and debugging for C code using GNU/LLVM tools and JTAG/SWD hardware.
  • Design and implement firmware for scalable, topology-aware communication across AI accelerator deployments.
  • Debug performance bottlenecks across compute, memory, and I/O subsystems.
  • Manage source code and configurations using tools like git and Gerrit.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 1+ year of software engineering experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Proficiency in C development including debugging and testing on embedded platforms using GNU/LLVM tools and JTAG/SWD.
  • Skilled in BSP development, device drivers, board bring-up, RTOS, secure boot design, and TrustZone architecture.
  • Experience with Embedded Linux build tools, unit testing, SoC architecture, and source control tools like git/Gerrit.
  • Familiarity with PCIe, LPDDR, SMMU, SR-IOV, and low-speed interfaces like I2C and SPI (preferred).

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