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:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• Master's/bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.

• 1+ to 3years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Development:
Design and implement embedded applications, middleware, and BSP for sensor systems. Develop and optimize code in C/C++ for single and multi-core processors under RTOS.
System Integration:
Integrate and validate sensor drivers and interfaces across multiple firmware layers.
Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues involving sensors and real-time constraints.
Technical Leadership:
Own modules and components, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
Conduct feasibility studies, effort estimation, and risk mitigation for new features.
Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, platform, and application) to meet project objectives.
Provide clear status updates and mentor junior engineers.
Quality Assurance:
Perform peer reviews, defect analysis, and continuous process improvements.
Ensure compliance with security and safety standards in embedded systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

: 1 to 3 years in embedded systems development; prior lead experience preferred.
Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++ programming.
Hands-on experience with RTOS (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS) and sensor integration over different frameworks.
Knowledge of ARM Cortex-M and or RISC-V architectures.
Familiarity with development and debug environments and chip bring-up.

Additional Skills:
Debugging and troubleshooting across multiple firmware layers.
Understanding of different sensor types and their usage, prior experience on sensor based algo designs (preferred)
Scripting for debug tools and unit testing (preferred).
Understanding of digital hardware (Timers, Clocks, PMIC) and peripheral interfaces (I2C/I3C, SPI, UART).
Excellent multitasking, prioritization, and communication abilities.
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.

Preferred Attributes

Exposure to firmware development and build systems(CMake, SCONS, Make).
Experience with wearables or IoT platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Applicants: 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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).

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.

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