RAS & Manageability Controller Firmware Developer

Qualcomm
Santa Clara, CA

## \nCompany:\n\nQualcomm Technologies, Inc.\n\n## Job Area:\n\nEngineering Group, Engineering Group \u003e Software Engineering\n\nGeneral Summary:\n\nAs a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what\u0027s 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.\n\nNew Headcount\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n\u2022 Bachelor\u0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. \nOR \nMaster\u0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. \nOR \nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. \n \n\u2022 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.\n\nQualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in.\n\nGeneral Summary:\n\nAs a SoC RAS and Manageability Controller FW Developer, you are responsible for working with a team on the enablement of the SoC and Platform management solution for Qualcomm\u0027s upcoming products. You will collaborate internally to help define and implement embedded firmware to manage the error, debug and telemetry management features for the Qualcomm SoCs across many verticals. You will also participate in various other aspects of the management controller firmware development, including power management, boot, RAS, debug, security and runtime services.\n\nIn SoC Management Controller FW developer role you will be working closely both with the hardware and firmware development teams. You will have an opportunity to engage with third parties on enablement of new platforms, as well as providing input to our SoC and platform architects on future designs.\n\nRole and Responsibilities:\n\n\u00b7 Drive the complete firmware development lifecycle through design, development, debug and verification, in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.\n\n\u00b7 Develop core firmware stack, utilizing and RTOS, that provides the essential services and frameworks to various algorithms running on the power management controller.\n\n\u00b7 Assist in defining Reliability, Availability and Serviceability solutions for future generation of Qualcomm CPUs.\n\n\u00b7 Actively engage with open-source communities to contribute support for processor architectures, device drivers, and firmware features\n\n\u00b7 Collaborate with team members and other teams on silicon and platform bring-up, debug and diagnostics.\n\n\u00b7 Assist in identifying skills requirements and in hiring engineers,\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n\u00b7 BS/BEng in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent professional experience) with 8 years\u0027 experience in embedded firmware development\n\n\u00b7 Familiarity with Error reporting and manageability requirements on a datacenter server platform.\n\n\u00b7 Familiarity with ARM RAS specification, ARM CPU RAS extensions, and Software components (SDEI, APEI, UEFI CPER) specifications is preferred.\n\n\u00b7 Self-starter who takes initiative and brings technical leadership\n\n\u00b7 Proficient writing and debugging C and assembly\n\n\u00b7 Driver development experience in RTOS or OS Kernel environments\n\n\u00b7 Demonstrated development experience with embedded OSes such as Zephyr, eCos, uC/OS or FreeRTOS\n\n\u00b7 Experience developing and debugging in pre-silicon environments including simulators and FPGA emulation\n\nExperience defining interprocessor communication interfaces between embedded controllers and the platform\n\n\u00b7 Familiarity with ARM v8 architecture. Development experience for a ARMV8 platform is a plus.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\n\u00b7 Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to \u00bd mile.\n\n\u00b7 Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.\n\n\u00b7 Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).\n\n\u00b7 Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.\n\n\u00b7 Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.\n\nQualcomm 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-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm\u0027s toll-free number found here. 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).\n\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.\n\nEEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.\n\nQualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.\n\nPay range and Other Compensation \u0026 Benefits: \n\n$180,600.00 - $271,000.00\n\nThe 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 \u2013 and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.\n\nIf you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.\n

Posted 2026-04-01

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