Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

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! 

Qualcomm is at the forefront of data center revolution, addressing the rising demands of the next generation of computing. Through groundbreaking advancements in general-purpose computing, AI acceleration, and networking technologies, we are reshaping data center design to deliver high-performance and energy-efficient solutions. 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.

Position: Software Architect
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, software, firmware, and software product management. You will be responsible for designing a high-performance software stack and ensuring the successful, timely transition to production for our server products.

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 & firmware for datacenter environments.Strong expertise in modern operating systems, ARM64 architectures, hypervisors, software security, software development methodologies & power/performance managementDeep proficiency in Linux kernels, RAS, System Manageability, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, 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 communication.

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 datacenter environments.In-depth knowledge of datacenter architectures, OCP standards, SBSA, SBBR, Baseboard Management ControllersProven track record in leading product development at major OEMs or CMs.Proven success in delivering solutions for hyperscale datacenters.Proven knowledge of Linux (and datacenter based distributions), Python, and C/C++.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive organization to the delivery of a world class server software stack for both internal teams and external customers.Collaborate with customers to guide and support the development of custom software solutions leveraging Qualcomm CPUs.Partner with internal teams, marketing, end-customers, OEMs, and suppliers to create software roadmaps and detailed requirement documentation.Provide high-level technical leadership, guidance, and oversight across all server software functions (system architecture, specification compliance, innovation, collaboration, documentation, etc.).Lead collaboration with industry partners on emerging technologies, including areas of modern operating system constructs, security, hypervisors, memory, storage, RAS, system manageability, networking, energy efficiency, and system disaggregation.Prepare and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation and reports tailored to the needs of stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers.

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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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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