Embedded NPU Software Engineer, Senior Staff

Between $180k and $271k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Embedded NPU Software Engineer, Senior Staff (Confidential)

Occupation:

Software Developers

Location:

San Diego, CA - 92121 Positions available: 1 Job #: 19842224

Source:

CalJOBS

Posted:

03/03/2026

Updated:

03/04/2026

Expires:

04/02/2026

Web Site:

CalJOBS Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 62 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > DSP Architecture and Design

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6+ 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 5+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. Qualcomm is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to architect and developembedded platform software for CPU, DSP, and NPU processors(and associated AI engines) in our Snapdragon SoC portfolio. In this role, you will utilize your solid foundation in embedded software, operating systems, and drivers along with a deep understanding of high-performance processor architecture (multi-core, multi-threading, caching, etc.) to deploy and optimize platform software for complex multimedia and machine learning use cases running on our SoCs. The ideal candidate has significant experience in C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems, driver development, and computer architecture, and has successfully optimized software on resource-constrained platforms. As part of the NPUPlatform Software team, you will work on software at all levels of the stack that enables NPUacceleration for AI inference, computer vision, video/audio processing, and more.

Key responsibilities include:

Architecting, designing, and developing multi-processor multimedia and AI frameworksthat span across CPU, DSP, and NPU. Developing high-performance drivers and runtime libraries to unlock the full potential of specialized NPUand AI hardware. Profiling and optimizing system performance, applying knowledge of advanced NPUarchitecture and microarchitecture-level optimizationsto achieve low latency and low power. Collaborating with cross-functional teams (hardware, tools, and firmware) to evaluate design trade-offs and incorporate custom instructions or features that improve performance. Integrating and testing software on target devices; working closely with global teams and occasionally with OEM customers and partners to support commercialization. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-maildisability-accomodations@qualcomm.comor call Qualcomm's toll-free number foundhere. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). To all

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Other Compensation & Benefits:

$180,400.00 - $270,600.00 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 thislink. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. ]]>