Cpu Performance Developer Staff Engineer

Qualcomm · Bengaluru

  • Experience10–15 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted23 Sept 2026
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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is hiring in Bengaluru in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.

Skills

  • C
  • C++
  • Java
  • Python
  • Assembly
  • Linux internals
  • Device drivers
  • Computer architecture
  • Operating system concepts
  • CPU architecture
  • Benchmarking
  • Post-silicon verification

The role

A CPU software architect at a semiconductor technology company develops high-performance, low-power software using CPU architecture and C/C++, then optimizes Linux internals and device drivers through benchmarking and performance analysis. This person also applies computer architecture and operating system concepts to post-silicon verification.

Full job description

Job 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 CPU Software Architect you will develop and optimize Software that pushes the envelope on performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the world of compute products from conceptualization through post-silicon verification.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR 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 languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Additional Job Description

10+ years of Software Engineering or related experience.

Excellent in programming using C/C++/Assembly/Scripting.

In-depth Understanding of software stack - Linux Internals/device drivers.

Strong understanding of Computer architecture and Operating system concepts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Leverages knowledge of CPU Architecture to develop and/or optimize Software for high performance and low power.

Run benchmarks for applications and performs critical pre- and post-silicon verification to ensure performance and power goals are met.

Analyze Software workloads in order to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

Debugs and addresses Software performance issues.

Collaborates with CPU, DSP and Compiler teams to identify solutions that meet CPU performance requirements.

Writes detailed technical documentation and test descriptions for projects.