Qualcomm PMIC Embedded Software Engineer 

United States, California, San Diego 

842800916

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

power regulation, system clocking, ADC, IOs, Battery Management, and user interface components such as camera flash, haptics, backlight, and LEDs across various operating systems. Our work spans platforms such as boot loaders, Windows, UEFI, Linux, Android, and various real-time operating systems (RTOS) like Zephyr and FreeRTOS.

Power Management and IO Development:

• Collaborate with hardware designers and system architects to gather requirements and define new HW/SW systems.

• Develop software for power management, IO interfaces, Battery Management, and user interfaces (e.g., camera flash, LEDs, keys, haptics, backlight).

Kernel Software Development:

• Work closely with kernel software engineers to implement new features and frameworks in UEFI, Windows, and Linux kernels.

Collaboration:

• Partner with Qualcomm’s ecosystem to develop new products.

• Assist customer engineering teams in launching Qualcomm-powered products.

Market Expansion:

• Beyond mobile/smartphone/laptop/desktop markets, contribute to emerging segments such as wearables, automotive, drones, and other IoT areas.

Basic Qualifications/Skillset:

• 1 to 5 Years of SW Development Experience:

• Proficiency in C/C++ development on mobile devices (e.g., IoT, smartphones).

• New graduates with relevant coursework experience are encouraged to apply.

• RTOS Knowledge:

• Understanding of memory management, timers, interrupt architecture, and threads.

• Prior exposure to Zephyr RTOS is advantageous.

• Driver Development:

• Experience creating drivers for multi-core/CPU and multithreaded systems.

• Analog and Digital Circuit Theory:

• Familiarity with circuit theory, especially analog and digital components.

• USB Type-C PD and Battery Management Exposure:

• Prior exposure to USB Type-C PD and battery management software is advantageous.

• Windows Software Architecture:

• Experience with Windows DMF/WDF/WDM Software Architecture is a plus.

• Qualcomm Products:

• Familiarity with Qualcomm products is beneficial.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 1+ year of experience with Database Management Software.

• 1+ year of experience with API.

• 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies Software knowledge to assist and support the design, development, creation, modification, and validation of embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.

• Analyzes user needs and software requirements.

• Designs and implements small software features for products and systems.

• Participates in the design, coding for small features, unit testing, minor debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed on schedule.

• Assists in performing code reviews and regression tests as well as the triaging of issues to ensure the quality of code.

• Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.

• Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works under supervision.

• Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.

• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.

• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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$94,200.00 - $141,200.00