About this opportunity
QUALCOMM, Inc. lists this Sr Staff Software Engineer, Enablement Stack opportunity in folsom, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
Hiring for Sr. Staff Engineer and Principal Engineer level.
Relocation Required: Candidates must be willing to relocate to Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX if not currently based in one of these locations.
As a Software Developer, you will work within a distributed team to develop solutions for custom CPUs. The role focuses on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and low-level libraries, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and security. This role also includes optimizing existing software and enabling new architectural features.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts, including high-performance designs, weak memory models, server platforms, and the hardware/software interface
Proficiency in C, assembly language, and build systems
Experience in systems programming with Python or similar languages
Familiarity with distributed version control systems and modern software development best practices
Expertise in developing software virtual platforms, low-level boot firmware, and debugging tools in pre-silicon and on hardware
Experience building to platform standards, including UEFI, ACPI, and SystemReady
Role and Responsibilities
Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs and platforms
Collaborate with the performance team to identify hardware optimization areas
Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms
Ensure existing operating systems run efficiently and identify opportunities for performance enhancements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
15+ years of experience building software stacks for high-performance systems
10+ years building software stacks for high-performance systems
10+ years of Linux kernel development experience
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Autonomy: Work independently with minimal supervision
Communication: Use verbal and written skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and large groups
Influence: Have a notable impact on key organizational decisions by providing input to senior leadership
Task Management: Execute multi-step tasks requiring simultaneous cognitive abilities and memory management
Innovation: Exercise exceptional creativity to develop new ideas and innovative products or processes
Problem Solving: Use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve complex problems with advanced data analysis and interpretation
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
EEO Employer
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$190,200.00 - $285,400.00
competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).
our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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Worksite address
folsom, CA, 95630, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.