Bluetooth Firmware Software Engineer

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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.

Minimum Qualifications:

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Completes assigned coding tasks to specifications on time without significant errors or bugs.             
• Adapts to changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.             
• Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
• Communicates with project lead to provide status and information about impending obstacles.             
• Quickly resolves complex software issues and bugs.             
• Gathers, integrates, and interprets information specific to a module or sub-block of code from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues and find solutions.             
• Seeks others' opinions and shares own opinions with others about ways in which a problem can be addressed differently.
• Participates in technical conversations with tech leads/managers.             
• Anticipates and communicates issues with project team to maintain open communication.             
• Makes decisions based on incomplete or changing specifications and obtains adequate resources needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Prioritizes project deadlines and deliverables with minimal supervision.             
• Resolves straightforward technical issues and escalates more complex technical issues to an appropriate party.             
• Writes readable code for large features or significant bug fixes to support collaboration with other engineers.             
• Determines which work tasks are most important for self and junior engineers, stays focused, and deals with setbacks in a timely manner.
• Unit tests own code to verify the stability and functionality of a feature.
• Working under some supervision.

• Using verbal and written communication skills to convey information that may be somewhat complex to others who may have limited knowledge of the subject in question.
• Having a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions
• Completing tasks with multiple steps that can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
• Exercising creativity to draft original documents, imagery, or work products within established guidelines.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Software Engineering - Solid working experience in implementing and debugging Linux/Android BSP/driver or other embedded OS. Proven hand-on experience with C development. Understanding Linux/Android/Unix Kernel mechanism. BT working experience will be a big plus. Knowledge of the overall process for developing new software.
• Communication - Can comminute in English smoothly. The ability to convey information clearly and accurately, as well as choosing the most effective method of delivery This includes using a technically sound communication style both verbally and in writing.
• Building Trusting Relationships - The ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships and rapport with different types of people and businesses.
• Taking Initiative - The ability to attack work activities with drive and energy, understanding the impact of work on key metrics.
• Technical Documentation - Ability to appropriately document software and/or hardware specifications to promote knowledge transfer to other engineers.
• Time Management - The ability to quickly prioritize mission-critical from less important or trivial work activities.
• Troubleshooting - The ability to detect malfunctions in daily operations, including scheduling issues and process problems, and determining root causes and appropriate solutions for operating errors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• 2+ years Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Python, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years experience with Database Management Software.
• 2+ years experience with API.
• 2+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 1+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership

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