Embedded Real Time Operating System Senior Software Engineer (QuRT OS, Zephyr)

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Qualcomm is seeking an embedded software engineer with 0 to 3 years of experience for the Core Platform Kernel software team.

The Core Platform Kernel software team develops and deploys RTOS software to multiple subsystems on Qualcomm chips servicing Mobile Handset, XR, Compute, Automotive, Cloud AI and IoT market segments. The team is primarily responsible for efficiently deploying two real time operating systems: QuRT OS and Zephyr. QuRT OS is a Qualcomm-developed real time operating system optimized for the Qualcomm Hexagon processor and AI, 5G modem and low power audio- and sensors workloads. The Core Platform Kernel team is responsible for new feature development, support, and deployment of QuRT OS to multiple Hexagon Processor subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs. The team is also responsible for customization and deployment of the Zephyr RTOS to multiple subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs, and contributions back to the Zephyr community.

In the QuRT OS space we continually to enhance the OS to expose the power of the Hexagon processor, enabling high-performance, low-power edge AI use cases, high performance 5G and secure low-power audio and sensors use cases. We own the QuRT OS roadmap end-to-end, from analyzing requirements to feature design, unit testing, documentation, integration, deployment, and support. In this technology you will have opportunity to contribute to maintaining and enhancing our continuous integration and test system, and designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting new QuRT OS features. You will need to develop deep understanding of the Hexagon DSP processor architecture and apply this understanding to your work in designing and implementing new RTOS features.

In the Zephyr space, we are responsible for deploying this open source RTOS to multiple subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs. We excel in our ability to manage a single codebase that can service six and counting different subsystems. In the Zephyr space you will have opportunity to contribute to maintaining and enhancing our continuous integration and test system, customizing the OS per subsystem requirements, deploying the OS to new chips and subsystems, designing new features and making contributions back to the Zephyr community.

You’ll be a great fit for this position if you are passionate about embedded real time operating system software development. If you have hands-on experience in RTOS development (especially Zephyr RTOS) that’s even better. We also value skills, experience, and/or passion in the following areas:

• Embedded software development (C, C++, Assembly language – RISC-V, ARM, Hexagon)
• Multi-Core Computer Architecture
• Off-target software development and test (Instruction Set Simulation, QEMU)
• Scripting and Automation (Python)
• Embedded software debugging (JTAG, Trace32, OpenOCD, Segger J-Link, LLDB)
• Embedded Software Security and Secure Software development practices
• Continuous integration and test (Jenkins, Github actions)
• Source Control Systems (Github, Gerrit, Gitlab)
• Automotive Software development (ASPICE, ISO-26262, ISO-21434)

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. 

•   1+ year of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems. 

 •   1+ year of experience in design verification methods. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Assists with development of small, well-defined blocks, features, and/or tests that achieve desired quality, functionality, power, performance, and timing standards under supervision.
•    Identifies basic architecture and design problems and brings them to the attention of project leads; collaborates and collects feedback during design reviews to ensure the block meets the requirements. 
•    Seeks basic knowledge of industry trends, competitors' products, and advances in various engineering fields related to DSP products and technology (e.g., machine learning, modem); requires minimal consultation with more experienced engineers to understand and apply advanced concepts.
•    Communicates effectively with supervision, peers, and leads using written, verbally, and online communication; effectively tracks and documents issues, features, and design changes.

Level of Responsibility:

•    Works under close supervision.
•    Responsible for own work, decision-making is limited. Impact of decisions is readily apparent.  Errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).
•    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
•    Works within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department. Erroneous decisions, failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules and result in the re-allocation of some resources.
•    All tasks are simple in nature, consisting of limited number of steps and can easily be referenced using directions or manuals.
•    Some creativity may be required to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.
•    Limited problem solving required, generally in the nature of troubleshooting simple processes or technology.

The responsibilities of this role do not include:  
•    Does not provide supervision to others.
•    Has no influence over key organizational decisions.
•    Does not have a role in strategic planning.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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