Engineer, Principal

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

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 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. We enable next-generation experiences and drive digital transformation to create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Principal Compiler Engineer at Qualcomm, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge compiler software and programming languages. Your work will contribute to world-class products that meet and exceed customer needs. You’ll collaborate closely with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to design system-level software solutions and ensure optimal performance.

Responsibilities:

Compiler Development and Leadership:

• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and optimization of compiler software.
• Provide technical leadership to the compiler team.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster their growth.

Code Generation and Optimization:

• Work on code generation support for new hardware architectures, performance analysis, and compiler optimizations.
• Drive innovation in compiler technology.

Collaboration and Team Building:

• Engage with hardware engineering teams, external partners, and open-source communities to drive compiler advancements.
• Build and grow the compiler team by hiring, training, and retaining top talent.

CodeGen Component:

• Design and develop CodeGen components, supporting new ISA instructions for future hardware changes.
• Collaborate with other open source contributors.

Debugging and Triage:

• Debug and triage codegen and target backend issues.
• Ensure robustness and reliability of the compiler infrastructure.

Advanced Compiler Technologies:

• Explore and work on other advanced compiler technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 12+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience after obtaining a Master’s degree OR PhD.
• 4+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

•                     Master’s Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

•                     15+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

Applicants: If you need an accommodation, during the application/hiring process, you may request an accommodation by sending email to 

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found

for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

Qualcomm 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.

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