Job Information
Qualcomm Power/Performance/Thermal Software & System Optimization Engineer in Shanghai, China
Company:
Qualcomm China
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 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 Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
General Summary:
At Qualcomm China, you will contribute to cutting-edge consumer and gaming technologies, specializing in power/thermal optimization and advanced silicon driven features. You will design, develop, validate, and commercialize software solutions, collaborating across systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineering teams to launch innovative products. Your role will encompass performance analysis, power management, system-level debugging, and competitive benchmarking, driving next-generation experiences in embedded systems and gaming technologies.
Responsibilities:
Develop and validate power/thermal features for various consumer silicon platforms, ensuring internal and customer required targets are met. Analyze power/thermal behavior and logs to identify and resolve root causes, providing software solutions through code inspection and debugging. Maintain knowledge of power/thermal management software, Android HAL/User Space layer, and platform driver development. Mentor, train and possibly lead other engineers and technical peers on proposed technical innovations and solutions. Collaborate with hardware/software development teams and customer engineering teams to address power/performance/thermal issues. Optimize application features including user experience and gaming cases, bearing in mind of performance and power trade offs, and support commercialization of advanced technologies in real time and post processed solutions. Perform competitive analysis of CPU and GPU performance for use cases and different product lines. Evaluate and commercialize features, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Skills/Experience:
10+ years of software development experience in wireless, telecommunications, or semiconductor industries.
Strong programming skills in C/C++, embedded systems, and Android HAL/User Space software.
Expertise in system-level debugging and mobile phone/XR power/thermal optimization.
Familiarity with Linux kernel and different operating systems is a plus.
Experience with game performance and power analysis, as well as 3D graphics technologies (e.g., GLES, Vulkan, DX) is a plus.
Knowledge of advanced rendering techniques, including rasterizers and ray tracing pipelines, is an advantage.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
Proficiency in reading/writing English documents; strong listening and oral English skills are a bonus.
Education Requirements:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
Preferred: Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
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