Senior Embedded Engineer †Bootloader

Job Description

General Summary Qualcomm is a global technology leader driving innovation to enable next-generation experiences and digital transformation, shaping a smarter, connected future. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utilities that launch world-class products exceeding customer expectations. You will collaborate closely with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to design system-level software solutions, ensuring performance requirements and interface needs are met. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of software engineering or related experience, OR Master's degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience, OR PhD in a related field. Programming Experience: 3-5 years experience programming in C, C++, Java, Python, or similar languages. Job Function Development and support of bootloaders across multiple Qualcomm chipsets. Skills & Experience Solid knowledge of boot frameworks and bootloader architecture. Familiarity with parallel processing concepts including threads, signals, priorities, semaphores, mutexes, race conditions, and deadlocks. Experience with Qualcomm MSM, AMSS development, and ARM architecture software development. Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming. Understanding of build systems, linkage, and binary formats such as ELF. Experience with version control tools like Git, Gerrit, and/or Perforce. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Self-motivated with strong time management and continuous learning mindset. Responsibilities Develop and support bootloader software for multiple Qualcomm chipsets. Drive feature development and perform validations in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments. Enhance bootloader performance, portability, and sustainability across diverse chipsets.