Job description

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Hiring in Santa Clara, San Diego, Portland, Austin Qualcomm Data Center team is developing High performance, Energy efficient server solution for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work! Our Mission We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing reference platforms based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more. Job Summary : Qualcomm is seeking an experienced Platform RAS and Manageability Software Architect to design and implement robust RAS and manageability solutions for our cutting-edge compute platforms based on Qualcomm Oryon CPUs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of ARM architecture, RAS principles, and system manageability considerations. As a Software Architect, you will take on a technical leadership role within the product software team, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including SoC, CPU, software, firmware, and software product management. You will be responsible for architecting a high-reliability software stack, minimizing downtime and ensuring efficient maintenance cycles. Minimum Qualifications: • 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. Preferred Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience in designing software and firmware for various compute environments. • Strong expertise in modern operating systems, ARM64 architectures, hypervisors, software reliability and manageability, and software development methodologies. • Deep proficiency in Linux kernels, RAS, System Manageability, DDR, PCIe, and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and MDIO. • Practical experience with in-lab debugging tools. • Strong technical documentation skills and excellent written and verbal Good to Have: • Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. • 15+ years of experience in software development & design for commercially deployed compute platforms. • In-depth knowledge of ARM architectures for various compute environments and relevant BSA, BBR, and Manageability specifications. • Deep understanding of ARM RAS specification, ARM CPU RAS extensions, and Software components (SDEI, APEI, UEFI CPER) specifications. • Proven success in architecting and delivering solutions for a commercially deployed compute environment. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Architect and help design RAS features for compute platforms and develop manageability solutions to monitor and maintain system health. • Actively engage with the ARM and OCP community to stay updated on the latest developments and ensure alignment of the architected solution with the community direction. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including SoC, CPU HW, HLOS, and BIOS software teams, to ensure seamless adoption and integration of the architected solution. • Provide technical leadership and oversight to various HW and SW teams involved, ensuring compatibility with ARM specifications. • Collaborate with customers to guide and support the development of custom software solutions leveraging Qualcomm CPUs. • Prepare and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation and reports tailored to the needs of stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers. • Partner with internal teams, marketing, end-customers, OEMs, and suppliers to create software roadmaps and detailed requirement documentation. 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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. 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Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding 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 : $211,800.00 - $317,800.00 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. 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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
Hiring in Santa Clara, San Diego, Portland, Austin
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
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.
10+ years of experience in designing software and firmware for various compute environments.
Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in software development & design for commercially deployed compute platforms.
In-depth knowledge of ARM architectures for various compute environments and relevant BSA, BBR, and Manageability specifications.
Deep understanding of ARM RAS specification, ARM CPU RAS extensions, and Software components (SDEI, APEI, UEFI CPER) specifications.
Proven success in architecting and delivering solutions for a commercially deployed compute environment.
Architect and help design RAS features for compute platforms and develop manageability solutions to monitor and maintain system health.
Actively engage with the ARM and OCP community to stay updated on the latest developments and ensure alignment of the architected solution with the community direction.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including SoC, CPU HW, HLOS, and BIOS software teams, to ensure seamless adoption and integration of the architected solution.
Provide technical leadership and oversight to various HW and SW teams involved, ensuring compatibility with ARM specifications.
Collaborate with customers to guide and support the development of custom software solutions leveraging Qualcomm CPUs.
Prepare and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation and reports tailored to the needs of stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers.
Partner with internal teams, marketing, end-customers, OEMs, and suppliers to create software roadmaps and detailed requirement documentation.

Nice-to-haves

Strong expertise in modern operating systems, ARM64 architectures, hypervisors, software reliability and manageability, and software development methodologies.
Deep proficiency in Linux kernels, RAS, System Manageability, DDR, PCIe, and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and MDIO.
Practical experience with in-lab debugging tools.
Strong technical documentation skills and excellent written and verbal

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