Software CPU Architecture - Staff Engineer

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Software Architect,, you will develop and optimize Software that pushes the envelope on performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the world of compute products from conceptualization through post-silicon verification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

8+ years of Software Engineering or related experience.

Excellent in programming using C/C++/Assembly/Scripting.

In-depth Understanding of software stack - Linux Internals/device drivers.

Strong understanding of Computer architecture and Operating system concepts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Leverages knowledge of CPU Architecture to develop and/or optimize Software for high performance and low power.

Run benchmarks for applications and performs critical pre- and post-silicon verification to ensure performance and power goals are met.

Analyze Software workloads in order to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

Debugs and addresses Software performance issues.

Collaborates with CPU, DSP and Compiler teams to identify solutions that meet CPU performance requirements.

Writes detailed technical documentation and test descriptions for projects.

Level of Responsibility:

Works independently with minimal supervision.

Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.

Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.

Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.

Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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