Qualcomm · 1 day ago
Compiler Software Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$117K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Compiler Software Engineer to enable millions of users on the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform. The role involves collaborating with hardware and software engineers to enhance the LLVM compilation suite and improve performance across various applications.
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Responsibilities
Research, design, develop, and enhance different components of the compiler
Analyze performance, code size and other metrics to identify compiler improvements
Analyze software requirements, determine the feasibility of design within the given constraints, consult with architecture and HW engineers, and come up with software solutions best suited for Qualcomm's SOCs
Analyze and identify system level integration issues, interface with the software development, integration and test teams
Develop and execute benchmark and test scenarios for compilers
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience in compiler frameworks such as LLVM or gcc
Programming in C/C++ and assembly languages
5 years or more of compiler engineering experience in industry or academia
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools
Preferred
Professional experience with compiler development
LLVM or any industrial strength compiler development experience is a plus
Knowledge of instruction sets and computer architectures - pipeline structure, hazards, cache, memory organization, etc
Working knowledge of system software tools such as assemblers, linkers, debuggers and experience using them
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Professional experience with large scale software codebases
Deep knowledge of software engineering
Master's degree or PhD. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
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
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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