Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited:

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Role Overview

The CHS SWSYS team ensures Data Center platform meet strict stability, power, and performance requirements for next-generation server So Cs. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with strong embedded system development experiences and a solid understanding of Data Center infrastructure knowledge. In this role, you will validate server systems through firmware and driver integration, stability evaluation, and issue debug. You will play a critical role in ensuring quality and reliability for large-scale deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to understand CPU, DDR and system architecture for server So Cs.
• Develop expertise in CPU and DDR software design and validation methodologies
• Evaluate industry-standard validation test suites and server benchmarks.
• Contribute to quality assurance from development through commercial launch, including support for full production ramp-up.
• Work closely with global teams in the US, India, and Taiwan—excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience. OR
  Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.
  OR
  PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2+ year of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
• Proficiency in bootloader software, Linux OS, and programming languages (C, C++, Python; JavaScript is a plus).
• Experience in embedded system firmware and driver development.
• Familiarity with Data Center architecture or CPU relative technologies preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex stability issues and meet deadlines.
• Self-driven, quick learner, and adaptable to evolving project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded driver development and CPU-memory validation.
• Hands-on experience with CPU validation frameworks or memory system performance analysis.
• Exposure to UEFI development and low-level system programming.
• Knowledge of hardware-software co-design principles.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment (bench DMM, oscilloscope, power supply).

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field.

Keywords

CPU Validation, Memory Systems, UEFI, Linux, C/C++, Python, Debug Tools, System Architecture , bootloader , Automation Framework

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