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Software Engineer, Device

Burlington, MA · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

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Software Engineer, Device

Burlington, MA · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

As a Software Engineer, Device, you'll develop robust and expandable solutions for our on-device ... Experience with computer vision, drivers, and/or control cabinet buildouts Export Control ...

Software Engineer, Device

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

As a Software Engineer, Device, you'll develop robust and expandable solutions for our on-device ... Experience with computer vision, drivers, and/or control cabinet buildouts Export Control ...

Embedded Software Engineer Resource Type : Contractor Worker: US Citizen only Job Location : Irvine ... Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development

Embedded Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Irvine, California (onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract ... Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development

Embedded Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Irvine, California, 100% onsite (In-Person ... Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development.

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#Embedded Software Engineer - Device Driver Development

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees

$94K - $141K/yr

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drive digital transformation.

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs that launch cutting‑edge, world‑class products to meet and exceed customer needs. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system‑level software solutions and obtain performance requirements and interface information.

Responsibilities
  • Leverage advanced software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs.
  • Analyze user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
  • Design and implement software modules for large‑scale products and systems.
  • Participate in and lead design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
  • Perform complex code reviews and regression tests and triage and fix issues to ensure code quality.
  • Collaborate with individuals outside the software function (e.g., hardware, systems, and test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.
  • Write detailed technical documentation for complex software projects.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision while providing supervision and guidance to other team members.
  • Make significant decision‑making that affects work beyond the immediate work group and influence key organizational decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of software engineering or related work experience.
  • 1+ years of experience with C and Python.
  • 1+ years of experience in embedded software development.
  • 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or another source code management system.
  • Experience with Lauterbach Trace32/JTAG debugging.
  • Experience with Perforce or other SCM tools.
  • Familiarity with ARM architecture.
  • Embedded software or device driver development for smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT), or other mobile devices.
  • Power management software experience.
  • Knowledge of Qualcomm products, e.g., MSMs, MDMs, etc.
Pay & Benefits

Pay range: $94,200.00 – $141,200.00. In addition to base salary, the compensation package includes a competitive discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants. A highly competitive benefits package supports employees at work, at home, and at play.

EEO Statement

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.

Contact Information

To learn more about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985