Sr Lead Engineer- Power Software

General Summary:

At Qualcomm, we are redefining what's possible in a connected world. As a Software Engineer in our Power Management team, you will help develop innovative, low-power embedded software solutions for cutting-edge SoCs used in smartphones, compute platforms, automotive systems, XR devices, and IoT. Your contributions will directly impact system-level power and performance across Qualcomm's next-generation chipsets.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware and software, contributing to advanced low-power system design in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering
• OR
• Master's degree and 2+ years of experience
• OR
• PhD and 1+ year of experience
• 2+ years of academic or industry experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement power management software for DSP and ARM/Nuvia-based SoCs
• Collaborate with hardware and architecture teams to define and realize power/performance targets
• Contribute to pre-silicon validation of power management features using emulation platforms
• Develop and debug low-level firmware and device drivers for Linux or RTOS-based environments
• Work on features that directly impact system efficiency, power consumption, and product timelines
• Participate in low-level debugging using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Create and maintain documentation, debug logs, and technical specifications as needed

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Experience developing for RTOS or Linux-based embedded platforms
• Experience with Linux kernel driver development (including upstreaming) is highly desirable
• Familiarity with low-level debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, Lauterbach, oscilloscopes)
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in power management frameworks, PMIC control, or SoC-level power control software
• Working knowledge of Qualcomm chipsets, Snapdragon, or similar SoC platforms
• Background in performance/power analysis, thermal management, or DVFS (Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling)
• Contributions to open-source projects or upstream Linux kernel drivers
• Exposure to pre-silicon bring-up, emulation, or FPGA platforms