Engineer, Senior

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 Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world-class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
2. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
3. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
4. 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Peripherals team is looking for smart, innovative, and motivated individuals to join the team to work on Linux device drivers for leading-edge Peripherals (UFS, eMMC, USB, I3C, PCIe, etc.) technologies used in Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. The candidate will be working closely with cross-functional teams - hardware, software, and product/test engineering, etc.

Skills/experience:

• Experience with storage technologies UFS, eMMC, USB, I3C, PCIe
• Hands-on experience with Linux device drivers
• Strong Linux OS concepts
• Embedded device driver development for ARM processors
• Strong embedded C programming
• Strong debugging skills
• Flexibility to work across different technologies and teams
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read schematics, use test equipment such as JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, and scopes
• Experience with GIT, GDB, GNU build system, Glibc library, linker, loader
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities:

• Design and development on Qualcomm multiprocessor mobile computing platforms.
• Work closely with the hardware team developing low-level device driver software for UFS, eMMC, USB, I3C, PCIe, etc.
• Support the team with failure triage, system debug, clear email communication, and customer support.
• Work with internal and external teams to implement and support new features.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
2. Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
3. Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
4. Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
5. Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
6. Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
7. Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

Level of Responsibility:

1. Works under supervision.
2. Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
3. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
4. Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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