SW Embedded Senior Engineer - Bootloader

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.

Job function: Bootloader development (QBL, XBL, SBL) supporting multiple QC chipsets.

Skills/experience required:

• Knowledge of Boot framework
• Familiarity with parallel-processing concepts such as threads, signals, priorities, semaphores, mutexes, race-conditions, deadlocks, etc.
• Experience with Qualcomm MSM and AMSS development, ARM architecture and software development
• C or C++ programming skills
• Understanding of build systems, linkage, and binary formats (e.g., ELF)
• Familiarity with Git, Gerrit and/or Perforce
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function efficiently both independently and in a team environment
• Self-motivated, perpetual learner with time-management skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Support QBL image for QTANG and XBL/SBL images for multiple QC chipsets
• Support various feature development and validations in pre-silicon and post-silicon environment
• Work on enhancements in Boot to achieve better performance/portability/Sustainability across chipsets
• Interact closely with teams across Core drivers, HLOS, Multimedia

Qualcomm offers world-class health benefits, wealth-building programs, self and family resources, and wellbeing programs to support employees' personal and professional growth.