Embedded NPU Software Engineer

About This Role

This engineering role focuses on the architecture, design, verification, and performance analysis of Digital Signal Processors (DSP) for various products, including mobile, machine learning, automotive, and IoT. It involves applying high-performance microprocessor design concepts and custom instruction sets to achieve industry-leading results in machine learning and modems.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop small, well-defined blocks and assist in developing complex well-defined blocks, features, and/or tests under minor supervision that achieve desired quality, functionality, power, performance, and timing standards
• Guide lower-level engineers and propose minor improvements
• Independently identify and resolve most architecture and design issues across multiple systems or subsystems
• Collaborate and collect feedback during design reviews and with other teams to ensure the block meets specifications, performance, and power requirements
• Investigate issues to prevent future problems
• Seek essential knowledge of industry trends, competitors' products, and advances in various engineering fields related to DSP products and technology (e.g., machine learning, modem)
• Show interest in a specific area of expertise
• Collaborate with team members to generate new ideas
• Communicate effectively with peers and leads using written, verbal, and online communication
• Effectively track and document issues, features, and design changes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
• OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
• OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design

Nice to have:

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems
• 2+ years of experience in design verification methods
• 1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus)
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play

Important Details

• Level of Responsibility: Works under close supervision
• 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
• Some tasks require multiple steps which must be performed in a specific order; directions or manuals can accurately document the steps necessary to perform the task
• Creativity is needed to draft original documents, imagery, or work products within established guidelines
• Deductive problem solving is required to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required
• Incumbent's input may be solicited during strategic planning period
• The responsibilities of this role do not include providing supervision to others or having influence over key organizational decisions

About the Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. oversees architecture, design, verification, and performance analysis for Digital Signal Processor (DSP) development for Qualcomm Mobile, Machine Learning, Automotive, IoT, and other products.