Senior/Lead CPU Firmware Developer Engineer

General Summary:

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 Firmware Developer, you will design, develop, create, modify embedded firmware, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class CPU products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm firmware Developer collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level firmware solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Digital Design, Computer Science or related field.
• Firmware Engineering or related work experience.
• Experience with Database Management software.
• Experience with API.
• Work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies Firmware and Hardware knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded firmware, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs and firmware requirements to design and customize firmware for optimal operational efficiency.
• Designs and implements firmware modules for CPU based products.
• Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing in emulation, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
• Writes technical documentation for firmware implementation.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works Independently and effective Team player.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Firmware Engineering or related work experience.OR
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Firmware Engineering or related work experience.OR
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Firmware Engineering or related work experience. 3 - 7 years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Python, Perl, etc.