Qualcomm · 2 days ago
Principal Software Engineer for Data Center SOC
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $289K/yr
6+ years expQualcomm is a leading technology innovator that drives digital transformation to create a smarter, connected future. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm’s next-generation data center platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading a team of engineers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel, particularly in areas such as virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management (IOMMU)
Optimize power and performance management technologies like DVFS for next-generation ARM-based systems
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-performance, scalable software solutions
Debug and resolve complex software issues using tools like JTAG debuggers
Contribute to upstream open-source projects, including the Linux Kernel, as part of Qualcomm’s commitment to the open-source community
Drive improvements in system software for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based platforms
Analyze system requirements, understand and propose corresponding system architecture. Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, requirements, and development processes
Pre-Silicon Development on the FPGA based platform and QEMU
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel, particularly in areas such as virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management (IOMMU)
Optimize power and performance management technologies like DVFS for next-generation ARM-based systems
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-performance, scalable software solutions
Debug and resolve complex software issues using tools like JTAG debuggers
Contribute to upstream open-source projects, including the Linux Kernel, as part of Qualcomm's commitment to the open-source community
Drive improvements in system software for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based platforms
Analyze system requirements, understand and propose corresponding system architecture
Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, requirements, and development processes
Pre-Silicon Development on the FPGA based platform and QEMU
Preferred
Strong experience in Linux Kernel development, especially in areas such as virtualization (KVM), schedulers, and memory management and ACPI
Expertise in virtualization technologies and performance tuning of hypervisors
Solid knowledge of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture and its extensions like MPAM, Confidential Compute (CCA) and embedded systems
Solid understanding of computer system architecture (core, cache, memory models, bus architecture, etc.)
Experience in Board and SOC bringup, Device drivers, peripheral buses (SPI, I2C, USB), Memory controllers for DDR
Familiarity with tools like SCM tools (e.g., GIT) and debugging technologies like JTAG debuggers
Prior contributions to open-source projects (e.g., Linux Kernel)
Strong debugging skills and practical experience with ARM based platforms
Proficiency in using tools and frameworks for system and software performance management
Hands-on experience with software development methodologies for data center applications
Master's degree in a related field is a plus
Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
12+ years of Security Engineering experience or related work experience
4+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, System Verilog, etc
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Sr. Director and above)
3+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports
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
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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CEO
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