PCIe & CXL Embedded Software Engineer, Staff
qualcommAbout the role
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Join our PCIe software team as a Staff Embedded Software Engineer and help shape the future of high-performance interconnect technologies. You’ll be at the forefront of developing firmware and drivers for next-generation chipsets, with a focus on PCIe and CXL subsystems. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with hardware and architecture teams, optimize software for performance and power, and contribute to the evolution of future chipset architectures.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep, Hands-on expertise in CXL and PCIe technologies
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
7+ years of experience in embedded software development
Strong proficiency in C programming
Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded platforms
Familiarity with ACPI, UEFI, Linux, and Zephyr
Proven ability to write standards-compliant software
Demonstrated success in performance and power optimization
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse engineering teams
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, debug, and commercialize embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
Optimize software for performance, power efficiency, and reliability
Contribute to architectural discussions and future chipset planning
Develop low-level software and ensure compliance with industry standards
Level of Responsibility:
Works under supervision.
Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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