Qualcomm Technologies is hiring a Senior or Staff-level Software Platform Debug Engineer to design and develop low-level software that enhances debug visibility on high-performance server platforms. This role involves troubleshooting complex system issues across firmware, operating systems, and host tooling, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions. Daily tasks include analyzing system behavior, identifying root causes of defects, and executing unit tests for stability and correctness. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in debug software development, proficiency in C and assembly language, and familiarity with ARM debug architectures and high-performance trace systems. This position demands a deep understanding of computer architecture and the ability to influence technical direction while managing priorities for small-to-medium initiatives.
Skills
C
Assembly
Python
JTAG
ARM
High-performance trace
System crash analysis
Computer architecture
Distributed version control
Platform software
Firmware
Debug tools
What you'll do
Design and develop software to support debug functionality across multiple system layers.
Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex software defects in integrated components.
Analyze system behavior by gathering information from various modules and subsystems.
Identify root causes of issues and deliver effective fixes with cross-functional teams.
Develop unit and integration tests to ensure stability and functional correctness of systems.
Perform thorough code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to peers.
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience in debug software development for high-performance systems
Strong understanding of computer architecture, including hardware/software interfaces
Experience designing and supporting debug capabilities in complex SoCs and CPU architectures
Proficiency in C and assembly language, with systems programming using Python or similar languages
Familiarity with modern build systems and distributed version control workflows
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve highly complex software defects across integrated components
Market check
Salary context
This
$151,900–$227,900
range sits above
55%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,300–$230,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$151,450–$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
595 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 540 roles with salary data.