Qualcomm · 14 hours ago
PMIC Embedded Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $141K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that drives digital transformation for a smarter, connected future. They are seeking a talented embedded and firmware software engineer to design, develop, and validate software solutions for power regulation and user interface components across various operating systems.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with hardware designers and system architects to gather requirements and define new HW/SW systems
Develop software for power management, IO interfaces, USB Type-C PD, Battery Management, and user interfaces (e.g., camera flash, LEDs, keys, haptics, backlight)
Work closely with kernel software engineers to implement new features and frameworks in UEFI, Windows, and Linux kernels
Partner with Qualcomm’s ecosystem to develop new products
Assist customer engineering teams in launching Qualcomm-powered products
Beyond mobile/smartphone/laptop/desktop markets, contribute to emerging segments such as wearables, automotive, drones, and other IoT areas
Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs
Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency
Designs and implements software modules for products and systems
Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules
Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code
Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives
Writes technical documentation for Software projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System
Proficiency in C/C++ development on mobile devices (e.g., IoT, smartphones)
New graduates with relevant coursework experience are encouraged to apply
Understanding of memory management, timers, interrupt architecture, and threads
Prior exposure to Zephyr RTOS is advantageous
Experience creating drivers for multi-core/CPU and multithreaded systems
Familiarity with circuit theory, especially analog and digital components
Prior exposure to USB Type-C PD and battery management software is advantageous
Experience with Windows DMF/WDF/WDM Software Architecture is a plus
Familiarity with Qualcomm products is beneficial
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
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President & CEO
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CEO
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