Memory CAD Software Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 16
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Memory IP Team develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software and specialized utility programs that support the development, verification, delivery, and support of various SRAM memory related deliverables. The team works within Qualcomm's Hardware Engineering group on circuits and digital/analog/RF systems for next-generation products. This role involves analyzing the needs of internal and external Memory team users, designing and customizing tools/software to optimize operational efficiency, and modifying existing code to correct deficiencies.
What you will do
- Completes assigned coding tasks to specifications on time with good quality.
- Adapts to changes and setbacks to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
- Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
- Communicates with project lead to provide status and information about current tasks.
- Quickly resolves complex software issues and bugs.
- Gathers, integrates, and interprets information specific to a module or sub-block of code from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues and find solutions.
- Seeks others' opinions and shares own opinions with others about ways in which a problem can be addressed differently.
- Participates in technical conversations with tech leads/managers.
- Anticipates and communicates issues with project team to maintain open communication.
- Makes decisions based on incomplete or changing specifications and obtains adequate resources needed to complete assigned tasks.
- Prioritizes project deadlines and deliverables with minimal supervision.
- Writes readable code for large features or significant bug fixes to support collaboration with other engineers.
- Unit tests own code to verify the stability and functionality of a feature.
- Convey information clearly and accurately, as well as choosing the most effective method of delivery (e.g., email, phone, face-to-face). This includes using a technically sound communication style both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to attack work activities with drive and energy, understanding the impact of work on key metrics, and making decisions that are in the company's best interest.
- Ability to appropriately document software and/or hardware specifications to promote knowledge transfer to other engineers.
- Knowledge of the overall process for developing new software. This includes knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of software engineering and other functions, major phases, checkpoints and deliverables. This also includes the ability to identify common issues and considerations for bringing a new product to the marketplace.
- Ability to quickly prioritize mission-critical from less important or trivial work activities. This includes sensing what the next most useful thing is to work on and focusing on the critical few tasks that add value while putting aside or delaying the rest.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 4+ years Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ years experience with Programming Language such as Unix, Shell Scripting, C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, Skill etc.
- 2+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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