CMake Build System Engineer, Staff

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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.

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Job Location: Hyderabad

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Join the growing team at Qualcomm focused on advancing state-of-the-art in Machine Learning. The team uses Qualcomm chips’ extensive heterogeneous computing capabilities to allow inference of trained neural networks on-device without a need for connection to the cloud. Our inference engine is designed to help developers run neural network models trained in a variety of frameworks on Snapdragon platforms at blazing speeds while still sipping the smallest amount of power. See your work directly impact billions of devices around the world.

 

Job Title: CMake Build System Engineer, Staff

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CMake Build System Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing CMake-based build systems for complex software projects that support cross-compilation, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware-specific toolchains. You will work closely with developers, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure efficient and reliable builds across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CMake build scripts for cross-platform software projects targeting microcontrollers and SoCs..
• Maintain and improve build scripts, tools, and infrastructure - Refactor and modernize existing build systems to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Optimize build performance - Improve the speed and efficiency of the build process by optimizing CMake configurations and build strategies.
• Support cross-compilation workflows using custom toolchains and hardware abstraction layers.
• Integrate third-party libraries and manage dependencies using CMake best practices.
• Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automate build processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build-related issues across various environments (Linux, Windows, macOS) and embedded platforms (ARM Cortex-M/R/A, RISC-V, etc)..
• Ensure compatibility across various operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS).
• Document build processes and provide training/support to other engineers as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
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• Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 9+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with CMake in large-scale C++ or multi-language projects.
• Understanding of native build systems (like Make, Ninja) and how CMake interacts with them.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, or other scripting languages used in build automation.
• Solid understanding of software build systems, compilers, and linkers and embedded toolchains (e.g., GCC for ARM, IAR, Keil, Clang).
• Experience with cross-compilation, toolchains (e.g. GCC, LLVM), and multi-platform builds (x86, ARM, RISC-V etc).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and code review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with conan, vcpkg, or other C++ package managers.
• Knowledge of embedded systems or real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized build environments.
• Contributions to open-source CMake projects or tools.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.

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