Embedded Software Engineer – Device Driver Development

Overview

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

Job Overview:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age – and this is where you come in.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The QUALCOMM SoC Infrastructure team currently has an opening for a junior level embedded software engineer focused on device driver development at the hardware/software interface. This role involves development activities for a range of low-level device drivers that directly control hardware, i.e. digital clocks, voltage regulators, GPIOs, interrupts, buses, etc. This position requires significant collaboration with hardware designers to understand, improve, and document hardware/software interfaces and candidates must be comfortable working across both hardware and software domains. Most software will be written in C and will run on a range of ARM and DSP based processors. Additional automation and tooling will be written in Python.The Ideal candidate will have:• 1-5 years of experience in Embedded Software Development, C, Python • BS or MS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical EngineeringAdditional qualifications in the following areas are preferred:• Lauterbach Trace32/JTAG debugging• Perforce or other SCM tools• ARM architecture• Embedded software/device driver development for smartphone, Internet of Things (IoT), or other mobile devices• Power management software• Qualcomm products, i.e. MSMs, MDMs, etc.

Physical Requirements• Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).• Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.• Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.”

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors – Computer Science, Bachelors – Engineering, Bachelors – Information Systems

Work Experiences:

1+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Certifications:

Skills:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Work Experiences:

1+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.

Certifications:

Skills:

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

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