CPU SW System Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Qualcomm
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:The CPU Software architecture team is driving the system infrastructure SW architecture and development to enable better utilization of CPU resources and system resources across the SoC. System infrastructure software architecture is needed for granular resource management including fine control and monitoring.This position will expose you to Qualcomm's cutting-edge CPU features, SOC features, architecture, and SW development for resource management.The candidate will participate in software architecture and the development of resource management/control SW, involving implementing the ARM architecture specifications including MPAM for resource control.Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARM ISA.
• Development of CPU low-level SW in firmware, OS layers.
• Excellent understanding of Cache hierarchy, Cache control, and System infrastructure IP like System cache and NoC.
• Development of performance and power control using resource management algorithms and optimizations for ARM architecture.
• Understanding of the overall SW stack including APPs, OS, Firmware, and SCP.
• Skills to collaborate with multiple teams including HW design to define the software architecture.
• Good programming skills and understanding of the ARM ISA.
• FW development for SCP (System control processor).
• Understanding of the algorithms suitable for resource management for various workloads/use cases.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • 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 the project team to accomplish project objectives.
  • Writes technical documentation for software projects.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 or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications, or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees, or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding the protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:$111,300.00 - $166,900.00The 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. 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 .If you would like more information about this role, please contact .
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