Platform Software Architect
Qualcomm· Semiconductors· Sep 23, 2026 · 1mo ago
San Diego, California, United States of America
In office
Full-time
Mid
$130K–$175K est.
4+ years exp
Job description
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
Join Our Diverse and Innovative Team
At Qualcomm, you will join a global leader in semiconductor technology and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of AI, connectivity, and make a positive impact on the world. Our learning and development programs, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates your achievements and supports your growth will help you thrive.
The Core Platform Software Architecture team at Qualcomm is seeking a talented software architect for our Low-power edge-AI platform technologies. You will be immersed in a highly interactive and dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to architect cutting-edge lower-power edge-AI technologies involving RISC-V microcontrollers, open-source RTOS, Qualcomm DSPs & RTOS.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define the software and system architecture for Qualcomm's low-power edge-AI technologies
• Collaborate with product management, customers and hardware architecture teams to understand system requirements and use cases.
• Engage in systems engineering of complex use cases involving software and hardware components across multiple technology domains.
• Evaluate architectural options and trade-offs and develop architecture proposals and specifications.
• Continuously review and apply the latest innovations from different business units within Qualcomm
Preferred Qualifications:
• 6+ years of experience in architecting complex embedded systems
• Experience in designing hardware/software interfaces and system design.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with various functional organizations distributed globally across multiple sites.
• Knowledge and experience in some of the following domains: SoC architecture, RISC-V microcontrollers, Zephyr OS and device drivers, ARM architecture (such as SMMU, CCA), Linux kernel and device drivers, SoC Boot software, PCIe/CXL technology and software stack, serial interfaces like I2C/I3C/SPI
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$141,300.00 - $211,900.00
The 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 (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). 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 link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
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