Embedded DSP & NPU SW Engineer

Qualcomm is looking for software engineers to develop embedded software for CPU, NPU & DSP processors and AI hardware engines comprising its SoC portfolio. In this role you will utilize your solid foundation in embedded software development, operating systems, and drivers to deploy platform software for complex multimedia and machine learning use cases running on our SoC’s. Candidates with Windows driver development experience are preferred. Applies high-performance microprocessor design concepts including multi-core, multi-threaded, out-of-order, cache memory, high-speed ALU, and advanced low power design. Evaluates all aspects of the design process from instruction set architecture to implementation. Custom instruction set is needed to achieve industry-leading results in machine learning. Applies tools and techniques to evaluate design tradeoffs and verify design correctness.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.

•    Software Engineering related work experience.

•   Experience with API.

•    Programming in C/C++

•    Operating Systems and multi-threaded programming

•    Hardware drivers

•    Developing, debugging, profiling, and optimizing for embedded real-time environments.

•    Inter-processor communications

•    Computer architecture

•    Multimedia software development experience on Android, Windows or Linux

•    Shell/Python scripting

•    Windows driver development using Windows Driver Frameworks (KMDF & UMDF) & Driver Module Framework

•    Microsoft Compute Driver Model (MCDM) (or) Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) miniport & user mode driver development.

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.