Software CPU Architecture - Staff Engineer

Company:Qualcomm India Private LimitedJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Software Architect,, you will develop and optimize Software that pushes the envelope on performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the world of compute products from conceptualization through post-silicon verification. 

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.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of Software Engineering or related experience.
  • Excellent in programming using C/C++/Assembly/Scripting.
  • In-depth Understanding of software stack - Linux Internals/device drivers.
  • Strong understanding of Computer architecture and Operating system concepts.

• Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Leverages knowledge of CPU Architecture to develop and/or optimize Software for high performance and low power.
  • Run benchmarks for applications and performs critical pre- and post-silicon verification to ensure performance and power goals are met.
  • Analyze Software workloads in order to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
  • Debugs and addresses Software performance issues.
  • Collaborates with CPU, DSP and Compiler teams to identify solutions that meet CPU performance requirements.
  • Writes detailed technical documentation and test descriptions for projects.

• Level of Responsibility:
  • Works independently with minimal supervision.
  • Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
  • Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
  • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
  • Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
  • Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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