Qualcomm

Staff Software Engineer - Platform Debug

$152KFull-time · Santa Clara, CA
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Senior · 10+ yrs exp

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or related field

Experience: 10+ years

Skills & tools

TroubleshootingEmbeddedRoot Cause AnalysisCode ReviewProject ManagementProgrammingC Plus PlusJava
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We are seeking a skilled Software Platform Debug Engineer to design, develop, and debug low-level software that enables and supports debug visibility on high-performance server platforms. These debug features include both dynamic debug (e.g., peek/poke) and post-mortem (crash) capabilities. In this role, you will work close to the hardware/software boundary, solving complex system-level issues across firmware, operating systems, platform software, and host tooling.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet demanding performance and reliability requirements.

This position is suitable for Senior- or Staff-level engineers who demonstrate strong technical ownership, deep systems knowledge, and the ability to influence technical direction. This is a replacement headcount.

* Design, develop, and maintain software to support debug functionality across multiple system layers

* Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex software defects across integrated components

* Analyze system behavior by gathering and correlating information across modules, subsystems, and interfaces

* Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to identify root causes and deliver effective fixes

* Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly to project leads and stakeholders

* Identify design or implementation gaps and proactively drive solutions

* Contribute technical input and solution strategies during design and debug reviews

* Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure stability and functional correctness

* Perform thorough code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback

* Manage priorities, timelines, and deliverables for small- to medium-sized initiatives

- 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 Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

* 5+ years of experience building software stacks for high-performance systems

* 5+ years of experience in debug software development (tools, firmware, applications)

* 10+ years of experience building and debugging software for high-performance platforms

* Experience designing and/or supporting debug capabilities in complex SoCs and high-performance CPU architectures, including:

* Systems programming experience using Python or similar languages

* Familiarity with modern build systems and distributed version control workflows

* Communication: Conveys complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership

* Influence: Provides technical input that impacts key architectural and organizational decisions

* Execution: Manages multi-step, high-complexity tasks with strong attention to detail

* Innovation: Applies creativity and technical judgment to develop new approaches and solutions

* Problem Solving: Uses advanced analytical reasoning to diagnose and resolve complex system issues

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