Job Information
Qualcomm Incorporated Principal Software Engineer in Austin, Texas
Technical Skills and Expertise
Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts, including high-performance designs, weak memory models, server platforms, and the hardware/software interface
Proficiency in C, assembly language, and build systems
Experience in systems programming with Python or similar languages
Familiarity with distributed version control systems and modern software development best practices
Expertise in developing software virtual platforms, low-level boot firmware, and debugging tools in pre-silicon and on hardware
Experience building to platform standards, including UEFI, ACPI, and SystemReady
Role and Responsibilities
Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs and platforms
Collaborate with the performance team to identify hardware optimization areas
Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms
Ensure existing operating systems run efficiently and identify opportunities for performance enhancements
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:
Masters degree in Engineering or Computer Science
15+ years of experience building software stacks for high-performance systems
10+ years building software stacks for high-performance systems
10+ years of Linux kernel development experience
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Autonomy:Work independently with minimal supervision
- Communication:Use verbal and written skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and large groups
- Influence:Have a notable impact on key organizational decisions by providing input to senior leadership
- Task Management:Execute multi-step tasks requiring simultaneous cognitive abilities and memory management
- Innovation:Exercise exceptional creativity to develop new ideas and innovative products or processes
- Problem Solving:Use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve complex problems with advanced data analysis and interpretation
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