Qualcomm Communication Technologies Ltd.
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering
General Summary:
Key responsibilities
Identify areas of power/optimization in the SoC in both hardware/software architectures.
Work with hardware and software design teams to debug and resolve power bottleneck issues.
Deliver recommendations to hardware and software teams to achieve power efficiency.
Perform and develop the automation test flow.
Optimize power to pass Microsoft CER requirements.
Support customer for power battery sizing
Preferred Skillset
5 - 6 years experience in Windows power management framework
Proficiency in C/C++ Programming and debugging
Strong analysis skills in Windows Performance Analyzer – ETL
Familiar with ADK power use cases setup and measurement
Familiar with Windows kernel and debug data flow
JTAG debugger, CMM scripts.
Python for large-scale data analysis and automation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Proficient in technical writing.
Experience with Qualcomm chipset software and firmware development, ACPI, and UEFI would be a plus
Education requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related field. (Masters Preferred)
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with leadership.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leverages Software Application knowledge to provide technical expertise of software systems through technical presentations in support of business development, customer training, product demonstrations, commercialization, customization, and maintenance of Qualcomm products.
• Collaborates with teams and customer personnel to identify customer problems, debug issues in customer design software systems, and recommend solutions.
• Drives system architecture and feature-specific customizations tailored for customer requirements from proof of concept to final product commercial launches.
• Assesses potential application of company products, prepares product specifications, disseminates technical information on specific software areas, and/or troubleshoots issues regarding software tools and products.
• Writes detailed product technical documentation, application notes, and FAQs.
Level of Responsibility:
• Works under supervision.
• Decision-making may affect work beyond the immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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