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Staff Software Engineer – Platform Debug
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Santa Clara, USA
Full-time
Entry · 2+ years experience
Onsite
USD 151900-227900 yearly / year
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We are seeking a skilled Software Platform Debug Engineer to design, develop, and debug low‑level software that enables and supports debug visibility on high‑performance server platforms. These debug features include both dynamic debug (e.g., peek/poke) and post‑mortem (crash) capabilities. In this role, you will work close to the hardware/software boundary, solving complex system‑level issues across firmware, operating systems, platform software, and host tooling. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet demanding performance and reliability requirements.
This position is suitable for Senior‑ or Staff‑level engineers who demonstrate strong technical ownership, deep systems knowledge, and the ability to influence technical direction. This is a replacement headcount.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software to support debug functionality across multiple system layers
- Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex software defects across integrated components
- Analyze system behavior by gathering and correlating information across modules, subsystems, and interfaces
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to identify root causes and deliver effective fixes
- Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly to project leads and stakeholders
- Identify design or implementation gaps and proactively drive solutions
- Contribute technical input and solution strategies during design and debug reviews
- Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure stability and functional correctness
- Perform thorough code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback
- Manage priorities, timelines, and deliverables for small‑ to medium‑sized initiatives
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience building software stacks for high‑performance systems
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