Qualcomm · 7 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Kernel Services
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $167K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an embedded software engineer for the Core Platform Kernel Services Software team. The role involves developing and deploying drivers and Kernel Services that support system-level debugging and diagnostics across multiple subsystems on Qualcomm SOCs.
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Responsibilities
Develop and deploy drivers and Kernel Services responsible for achieving System level Debug, Diagnostic, and IPC to multiple subsystems on Qualcomm SOCs
Own, maintain and develop drivers across multiple operating systems including QuRT OS, Windows, Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, Zephyr
Perform requirements analysis towards catering to new and complex use cases on a regular basis
Contribute significantly to all stages of software development, documentation, design, implementation and testing
Innovate and efficiently productize innovations to achieve market differentiation across product families
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in C and data structures, especially in embedded systems
Familiar with ARM CoreSight architecture will be a plus
Good understanding of CPU Architecture
Able to debug complex problems across multiple layers of hardware, OS, compiler, and drivers
Familiarity with ETM will be a plus
Experience on Python will be a plus
Assembly and C++ language experience is a plus
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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