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Systems Software - Compiler

at Qualcomm

Mid LevelNo visa sponsorshipC/C++/C#

Posted 8 hours ago

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Compensation: $141,600 – $212,400 USD
City: Not specified
Country: United States

We are seeking a Staff Engineer with deep expertise in linker technology to join Qualcomm’s toolchain team. You will design, implement, and optimize linker components for embedded and high-performance systems, focusing on ELF, symbol resolution, relocation handling, and memory layout. You will collaborate with compiler, runtime, and OS teams to ensure seamless integration, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices for linker development and integration with build systems.

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Compiler Toolchain Software

General Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer with deep expertise in linker technology to join our toolchain team. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing linker components for embedded and high-performance systems. You will collaborate with compiler, runtime, and OS teams to deliver robust and efficient linking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development
- Architect and implement advanced linker features for embedded and real-time systems.
- Optimize symbol resolution, relocation handling, and memory layout for performance and size.
- Maintain and enhance support for ELF format, dynamic linking (PLT/GOT), and linker scripts.
Technical Leadership
- Mentor junior engineers and review technical designs.
- Drive best practices for linker development and integration with build systems.
Collaboration
- Work closely with compiler, runtime, and OS teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Participate in cross-functional design discussions and contribute to toolchain roadmap.

Minimum Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in systems programming or toolchain development.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and debugging complex software systems.
In-depth knowledge of:
- ELF file format, relocations, symbol versioning.
- Dynamic linking mechanisms (PLT/GOT).
- Linker scripts and memory layout optimization.

Preferred Skills

Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
Experience with:
- Linker optimizations (e.g., garbage collection, string merging).
- Thread-local storage implementation.
- Open-source toolchains (e.g., LLVM, GNU binutils).
Familiarity with embedded architectures such as ARM/AArch64 or DSPs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

• 2+ years of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$141,600.00 - $212,400.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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