PCIe & CXL Embedded Software Engineer, Staff

21 Hours ago • 2 Years + • $134,800 PA - $202,200 PA
Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

Join Qualcomm's PCIe software team as a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware and drivers for next-generation chipsets, focusing on PCIe and CXL subsystems. This role involves close collaboration with hardware and architecture teams, optimizing software for performance and power, and contributing to future chipset architectures. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, debugging, and commercializing embedded firmware and drivers, ensuring seamless hardware-software integration, and developing low-level, standards-compliant software.
Good To Have:
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in CXL and PCIe technologies.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years of embedded software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C programming.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded platforms.
  • Familiarity with ACPI, UEFI, Linux, and Zephyr.
  • Proven ability to write standards-compliant software.
  • Demonstrated success in performance and power optimization.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS with 2+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering/CS with 1+ year of software engineering experience.
  • PhD in Engineering/CS.
  • 2+ years experience with C, C++, Java, Python.
  • Design, develop, debug, and commercialize embedded firmware/drivers for PCIe and CXL.
  • Collaborate with teams for hardware-software integration.
  • Optimize software for performance, power efficiency, and reliability.
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and chipset planning.
  • Develop low-level software compliant with industry standards.
Perks:
  • Qualcomm offers a world-class health benefit option providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Our programs are designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
  • Our self and family resources help you build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define your purpose — in life and at work.
  • Qualcomm’s wellbeing programs and resources offer support to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well, so they can unlock their full potential at home, at work, and everywhere between.

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Job Posting Date

2025-10-03

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Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Join our PCIe software team as a Staff Embedded Software Engineer and help shape the future of high-performance interconnect technologies. You’ll be at the forefront of developing firmware and drivers for next-generation chipsets, with a focus on PCIe and CXL subsystems. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with hardware and architecture teams, optimize software for performance and power, and contribute to the evolution of future chipset architectures.

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:

  • Deep, Hands-on expertise in CXL and PCIe technologies
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in embedded software development
  • Strong proficiency in C programming
  • Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded platforms
  • Familiarity with ACPI, UEFI, Linux, and Zephyr
  • Proven ability to write standards-compliant software
  • Demonstrated success in performance and power optimization
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse engineering teams

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, debug, and commercialize embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
  • Optimize software for performance, power efficiency, and reliability
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and future chipset planning
  • Develop low-level software and ensure compliance with industry standards

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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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$134,800.00 - $202,200.00

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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