Compiler and Performance Engineer

## \nCompany:\n\nQualcomm Canada ULC\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. Backfill Req.\n\nJob Overview/summary:\n\n * Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.\n\n * Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.\n\n * Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems.\n\n * Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.\n\n * Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code. \n\n * Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.\n\n * Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.\n\n\n\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n\u2022 Bachelor\u0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. \nOR \nMaster\u0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. \nOR \nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. \n \n\u2022 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Professional experience with compiler development\n\n * Experience with GCC and/or LLVM\n\n * Knowledge and experience in compiler frameworks such as gcc or LLVM\n\n * Programming in C/C++ and assembly languages\n\n * Knowledge of instruction sets and computer architectures - pipeline structure, hazards, cache, memory organization, etc.\n\n * Working knowledge of system software tools such as assemblers, linkers, debuggers and experience using them\n\n * Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n\n * Professional experience with large scale software codebases\n\n * Deep knowledge of software engineering\n\n * Master\u2019s degree or PhD. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.\n\n\n\n\nPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:\n\n\u2022 Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.\n\n\u2022 Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.\n\n\u2022 Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems.\n\n\u2022 Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.\n\n\u2022 Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.\n\n\u2022 Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.\n\n\u2022 Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.\n\nLevel of Responsibility:\n\n\u2022 Works independently with minimal supervision.\n\n\u2022 Provides supervision/guidance to other team members. \n\n\u2022 Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.\n\n\u2022 Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.\n\n\u2022 Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).\n\n\u2022 Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.\n\nApplicants: 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-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\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\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\nPay range and Other Compensation \u0026 Benefits:\n\n$113,800.00 - $163,800.00\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.\n\nIf you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.\n