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Lumicity lists this Principal Embedded Software Engineer opportunity in redmond, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Qualcomm Chipset Bring-Up
Join our team as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer , leading the bring-up and optimization of cutting-edge Qualcomm chipsets for next-gen consumer devices. You’ll own the end-to-end bring-up process—from silicon power-on to full system functionality—while driving BSP development, debugging complex low-level issues, and delivering high-performance solutions for Windows on ARM platforms.
What You’ll Do:
Lead BSP customization, bootloader, kernel, and driver optimizations for Qualcomm platforms (e.g., 8650).
Solve complex hardware/firmware/software issues during bring-up phases.
Collaborate closely with hardware, Qualcomm, and software teams.
Optimize performance, power, and thermal characteristics for laptops and form factors.
Mentor junior engineers and drive embedded software best practices.
What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of embedded software experience with ARM-based systems.
Proven expertise in Qualcomm chipset bring-up and BSP development.
Strong C/C++ and debugging skills (JTAG, Trace32, WinDbg).
Deep knowledge of ARM architectures, UEFI, device drivers, and Windows internals.
Preferred:
Hands-on work with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3 or Surface-class products.
Experience in power/thermal optimization and security at bootloader/silicon level.
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Mid-Senior level
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Software Development
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redmond, WA, 98052, US
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