Firmware Engineer, Staff Toronto, Ontario, Canada Software Engineering

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We’re building the world's most advanced die‑to‑die (D2D) semiconductor IP and chiplet solutions for the chiplet ecosystem. With the recent advance driven by the UCIe consortium, Qualcomm is looking to push forward Moore's law by taking advantage of chiplet standardization and technology.

We are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic Central R&D Software team and lead the firmware development of our UCIe chiplets portfolio. The ideal candidate will have experience driving firmware definition, architecture, and development starting from the RTL/Digital design phase with EDA tool/simulator integration all the way to the post silicon phase with device level bring up and debug. It is a collaborative role where you will work with Hardware/Systems/Software teams to drive requirements and successful chip bring up.

You will also be working with firmware and embedded software engineers to drive code re‑use throughout the organization, program managers to identify and work toward deadlines and timelines, and other cross functional teams as needed from the hardware, systems, or software side. This individual will be instrumental in building next‑generation chiplet IP and semiconductors that meet our organization's high performance and quality standards.

What you'll do:

  • Gather requirements, studying high level designs, developing device interface functions and turning small building blocks into higher level firmware system design
  • Work with multi‑functional teams to come up with the detailed bring up and validation requirements, collaborating with ASIC / Digital Design, Digital Verification, software and systems engineers to meet performance goals
  • Communicate requirements and coordinate execution with multiple teams
  • Translating bring up and validation requirements into efficient C/C++ firmware code, software organization as applicable
  • Bonus if you have experience developing drivers for multiple devices at the PCB level to interact with whole systems
  • Oversee the entire firmware lifecycle for UCIe chiplets, from pre‑silicon design to post‑silicon validation and optimization
  • Developing for test and debug to help guide hardware design decisions for future product iterations
  • Implement and utilize best practices in the software industry to ensure high‑quality firmware designs
  • Stay up‑to‑date with the latest trends and advancements in the semiconductor industry, and incorporate relevant innovations into our processes
  • Develop and document firmware and hardware design specifications and decisions
  • Mentor junior engineers, promote team building, and strive for continuous improvement in processes and techniques
  • Debug and root cause, document and drive issues (i.e. low level SW, silicon, HW, etc.) to closure
  • Drive multi‑functional teams and partners to address challenges seen during integration and bring‑up, ensure chips are seamlessly brought up, validated, tested, and meets product and business requirements
  • Demonstrate full ownership of assigned systems/components. Handle timelines and resolve project challenges in order to meet program timing
  • Working with external vendors or customers to ensure requirements are met and releases are of high quality
  • Planning and developing test cases which enhance reliability and release quality to internal and external stakeholders and ensurin
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