Power & Limits Management System Software Engineer

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Software Engineering

Qualcomm is a leading technology innovator driving next-generation digital experiences and enabling a more connected future. We tackle complex technical challenges with advanced software solutions and are seeking candidates interested in optimizing power and performance for next-generation data-center platforms. As part of Qualcomm’s Power & Thermal/Limits System Software team in San Diego, you will collaborate with a world‑class cross‑functional organization to advance cutting‑edge ARM‑based server technologies.

• Analyze complex system‑level use cases for data‑center server platforms.
• Optimize power and performance technologies, including DVFS and power‑limiting mechanisms, for next‑generation ARM platforms.
• Collaborate across teams to achieve best‑in‑class product‑level KPIs for power and performance.
• Drive enhancements in system architecture and software for ARM‑based platforms.
• Influence software feature requirements to meet power and performance goals.
• Develop algorithms and techniques to reduce power consumption and improve performance.
• Perform system‑level optimizations using hardware and software‑based power, thermal, and limits‑management techniques.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in power and performance management techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with power, performance and thermal measurement methodologies and optimization on server‑class products.
• Strong familiarity with ARM architecture and programming in C, C++, and Python.
• Solid understanding of SoC and computer‑system architecture.
• Experience with board and SoC bring‑up, device drivers, and common peripheral buses.
• Strong background in Linux, real‑time operating systems, and multithreaded architecture.
• Strong debugging skills and experience with ARM‑based systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Apply deep expertise in power, performance and thermal domain to achieve critical engineering goals.
• Lead the ideation, prototyping, and development of key power, performance, and thermal features, ensuring product KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Serve as a domain expert in power, performance, and thermal technologies.
• Identify and address system and software inefficiencies from a power‑performance perspective.
• Analyze user needs and constraints to design optimized software solutions.
• Design and implement software subsystems for complex, large‑scale products.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure cohesive system design.
• Produce and review detailed technical documentation for advanced software projects.

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