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Qualcomm Incorporated Lead CPU Firmware Verification and Validation / Director of Engineering in Santa Clara, California
General Summary:
We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, youll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing CPU platform firmware for Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more.
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Software and Firmware Verification and Validation Manager to lead a global, multi-role team responsible for verification and validation of complex software and firmware platforms. In addition to being hands-on, this role will oversee a talent group of engineers with extensive background in ensuring long-term stability, scalability, and lifecycle support across multiple product verticals. The successful candidate will ensure seamless coordination across regions and functions, while enabling innovation, reducing operational risks, and improving overall quality and customer satisfaction.
As a Lead CPU FW VandV Engineer, you will take on a lead technical role, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including SoC, firmware development, Configuration and Release Management, in addition to regular interfaces with product and program management. You will be responsible for the end-to-end integration of a high-performance CPU firmware stack.
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:
15+ years of experience in embedded software/firmware quality; at least 8 years of leadership experience.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and ability to clearly communicate requirements, problem statements, and solutions that provide tangible SW/FW deliverables.
Proven track record of innovating/improving/reducing challenges in integration through process refinements, automation, tools integration, and early and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) measures.
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Sr. Director, Vice President level and above).
3+ years of working with operating budgets, lab capital planning, and/or project financials.
Proven knowledge of Windows, Linux, Android, Python, and C/C++.
Strong demonstrable experience in automation and scripting using C, Shell/Bash, Python, PowerShell, etc.
Proven skill in software/firmware development, deployment, and test in embedded systems.
Extensive knowledge and experience in SW/FW engineering with a focus on SoC solutions (minimum 5 years).
Prior exposure to working with various tools and toolchains for C/C++, such as GCC, LLVM, and/or ARM-based toolchains.
Experience with SW/FW integration at BIOS/UEFI and operating system levels for x86/ARM64/RISC-V.
Experience in deploying AI tools to automate and accelerate software/firmware validation and quality.
Responsibilities
Build, manage, and scale a global FW verification and validation organization (Software QA).
Be a strong advocate for FW quality, capable of delivering quality milestones against business demands.
Plan resource allocation across multiple active, concurrent programs.
Define and refine automation strategies to continue optimizing the CI/CD cycle.
Streamline and manage the support pipeline to ensure faster response to issues and improved SLA management.
Improve firmware release cadence and ensure quality standards through robust testing and validation.
Implement risk management practices, ensuring stability and reliability of production soft