Senior Firmware Software Engineer

About the Role

Qualcomm Cloud Edge in Cork is seeking experienced firmware software developers to join a worldwide team focused on firmware support for high-performance silicon used in Cloud Edge Datacenter applications. The role involves working closely with system architects, senior engineers, and hardware teams across various Qualcomm locations globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for Qualcomm System on Chips (SoCs) and Edge Devices.
• Create and sustain device drivers and bootloaders for embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design, develop, and test embedded system software.
• Identify and resolve software defects within embedded systems.
• Coordinate with hardware engineers to ensure harmonious software-hardware integration.
• Experience with Embedded Linux development, documentation, and processes is advantageous.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should have a strong background in embedded software with 2 to 7+ years of experience in areas including Board Support Package development, device drivers, RTOS, Secure Boot, TrustZone, peripheral interfaces like I2C/SPI/UART, chipset power management, PCIe, DMA for efficient data flow, and Embedded Linux.

Required Skills

• Proficient coding skills in C.

Desirable Skills

• Competence in software feature design and C/C++ development with unit testing, performance profiling, code coverage, and static analysis.
• Mentorship experience for senior-level candidates.
• Proficiency in GNU/LLVM toolchains on embedded systems and debugging using JTAG/SWD.
• Experience with BSP, device driver creation, board bring-up, RTOS, secure boot, and trust zone technologies.
• Development expertise in peripheral drivers and multi-threaded programming.
• Understanding of SoC architecture including cores, cache, memory, buses, and common hardware modules.
• Familiarity with source code management tools such as git and Gerrit.
• Ability to work in structured software environments on low-level implementation including coding and testing.
• Effective communication skills in English and comfortable working within a multicultural international team.

Additional Preferred Expertise

• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces like PCIe, LPDDR, USB.
• Understanding of Reliability, Accessibility, and Serviceability (RAS) concepts including ECC, IPMI, PCI AER.
• Experience with low-speed interfaces such as I2C, SPI, SPMI, SMBus.
• Familiarity with on-chip middleware for communication, logging, and power control.
• Insight into microprocessor components such as execution levels, interrupt controllers, and timers.
• Use of software development and debugging tools including profilers, compilers, emulators, and logic analyzers.
• Experience building Embedded Linux using Yocto, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded and understanding Linux kernel development processes.

Location

This position is based in Cork, Ireland, a vibrant economic hub with a diverse workforce and excellent European and international connectivity through Cork Airport.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, stock options, and performance bonuses.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee stock purchase plans.
• Matching pension contributions.
• Support for continuing education.
• Relocation and immigration assistance if required.
• Life, medical, income, and travel insurance coverage.
• Subsidized memberships promoting physical and mental wellness.
• Bicycle purchase scheme.
• Employee-run clubs including sports and activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline with over two years of relevant software engineering experience;
• Or Master's degree with at least one year of pertinent experience;
• Or PhD in relevant field.
• Fluency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, backed by academic or professional experience of two years or more.

Additional Information

Applicants with equivalent skills and experience who can fulfill role expectations are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. Qualcomm maintains strict confidentiality policies and does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.