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Qualcomm • Markham, Ontario, Canada
Role & seniority: Software Engineer (New Headcount) at Qualcomm Canada ULC; focuses on embedded and cloud edge software development, test, and validation.
Stack/tools: C/C++, Java, Python; embedded/firmware software; automated software/firmware test suites; operating systems including Ubuntu Server, RHEL, SUSE (Windows server possible); collaboration with HW, systems, and test teams.
Design, develop, modify, and validate embedded and cloud-edge software and utilities; lead design/coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration.
Create and maintain software/firmware test plans and automated test suites; ensure requirements traceability and test coverage.
Support quality/release processes with CI/CD focus; assist bring-up, diags, workload analysis, and production readiness; collaborate across teams.
BS in Engineering/CS/IS or related field with ≥4 years (or MS with ≥3 years; PhD with ≥2 years).
2+ years programming in C/C++/Java/Python.
Experience with software/firmware validation and test automation; strong OS experience (Ubuntu Server, RHEL, SUSE, Windows Server).
Ability to work with multiple SW/HW teams and perform complex code reviews and troubleshooting.
8+ years in software/firmware validation; server platform test experience (bring-up, production releases).
BIOS/UEFI, BMC firmware, and OS for x86/ARM64/RISC-V servers; understanding of server firmware standards
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems.
Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.
Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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