The embedded software engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies is part of the IPS Software team within the central baseband hardware systems organization, focusing on developing and validating reference platforms for application processors, modems, and power management ASICs. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers to enable platform bring-up and validation, collaborating with hardware teams to resolve integration issues, and implementing test firmware for manufacturing tests. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ARM or RISC-V processor architectures, proficiency with debug tools like Lauterbach Trace32, and hands-on experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and JTAG debuggers. Additionally, candidates should be skilled in C, C++, Python, and Assembly, and possess the ability to interpret hardware design documents and schematics while working effectively within a globally distributed team on complex, high-scale projects.
Skills
C
C++
Python
Assembly
ARM
RISC-V
SPI
USB
I2C/I3C
PCIe
UART
UFS
MIPI
CAN
Lauterbach Trace32
Perforce
Git
Debugging
Bare-metal programming
Device drivers
Embedded systems
Code reviews
Documentation
Cross-functional collaboration
What you'll do
Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for Qualcomm reference platforms.
Debug new boards and chipsets during early hardware bring-up phases.
Implement test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing tests.
Analyze failures using lab instrumentation and drive issues to resolution.
Adapt software to different configurations and use cases across variants.
Mentor junior engineers on embedded software, debugging techniques, and bring-up.
Contribute to code reviews and documentation for low-level embedded software.
What we're looking for
Strong expertise in device driver and bare-metal software development.
Experience with common SoC peripherals and hardware interfaces.
Proficiency with debug tools like Lauterbach Trace32 and JTAG-based debuggers.
Hands-on experience using lab equipment for hardware debugging.
Solid understanding of ARM or RISC-V processor architectures.
Ability to interpret technical documentation such as datasheets and schematics.
Experience collaborating in a globally distributed team environment.
Market check
Salary context
This
$134,800–$202,200
range sits above
38%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$140,650–$237,125
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$161,450–$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
564 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$224,400
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