Embedded Software Engineer – Device Driver Development

2 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $111,300 PA - $166,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for device driver development at the hardware/software interface. This role involves supporting and developing low-level device drivers that control hardware components like digital clocks, voltage regulators, GPIOs, and interrupts. The engineer will collaborate with hardware designers to improve and document hardware/software interfaces. Most software will be written in C and run on ARM and DSP based processors. Additional automation and tooling will be written in Python. The engineer will also design and implement software modules, participate in coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts, and perform code reviews and regression tests.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years of Software Engineering experience or related work experience.
  • Experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Good to have:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in Embedded software development
  • 2-5 years of experience in C and Python
  • Lauterbach Trace32/JTAG debugging
  • Perforce or other SCM tools
  • ARM architecture
  • Embedded software/device driver development for smartphone, Internet of Things (IoT), or other mobile devices
  • Power management software
  • Qualcomm products, i.e. MSMs, MDMs, etc.

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

The QUALCOMM SoC Infrastructure team currently has an opening for a junior/senior level embedded software engineer focused on device driver development at the hardware/software interface. This role will include both support and development activities for a range of low-level device drivers that directly control hardware, i.e. digital clocks, voltage regulators, GPIOs, interrupts, etc. This position requires significant collaboration with hardware designers to understand, improve, and document hardware/software interfaces and candidates must be comfortable working across both hardware and software domains. Most software will be written in C and will run on a range of ARM and DSP based processors. Additional automation and tooling will be written in Python.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. 
  • 2-5 years of experience in Embedded software development
  • 2-5 years of experience in C and Python
  • Lauterbach Trace32/JTAG debugging
  • Perforce or other SCM tools
  • ARM architecture
  • Embedded software/device driver development for smartphone, Internet of Things (IoT), or other mobile devices
  • Power management software
  • Qualcomm products, i.e. MSMs, MDMs, etc.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
  • Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
  • Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
  • 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.
  • Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code. 
  • Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
  • Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

Level of Responsibility:

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

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).

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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:

$111,300.00 - $166,900.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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