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You will drive cross-functional initiatives and set technical direction across firmware domains powering cloud inference and acceleration platforms.\nYou will collaborate closely with hardware, system software, infrastructure, and validation teams, as well as external partners, to deliver robust, scalable, and production-ready firmware solutions.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead architecture, design, and development of firmware and low-level system software across SoC, board, and platform levels\n\nOwn end -to -end firmware strategy across boot, reset, debug, security, power, RAS, IPC, and platform services\n\nDriveSoC and platform bring -up at scale, including system integration and validation across multiple product generations\n\nProvidetechnical leadership and mentorship to engineers; set coding, design, and quality standards\n\nDefine and influencefirmware architecture for scalability, reliability, and performance in large-scale cloud deployments\n\nLeadcross -functional design reviews, system debugging, and root-cause analysis for complex platform issues\n\nEstablishbest -in -class debuggability, observability, and CI/CD practices, including automation and pre-silicon/post-silicon validation strategies\n\nDrivecustomer and production issue resolution, including deep field debugging and long-term corrective actions\n\nCollaborate withODMs, silicon vendors, and manufacturing partners to ensure successful platform deployment and ramp\n\nInfluenceroadmap and long -term technical direction for firmware and platform software in AI accelerator systems\n\nDrive continuous improvement across firmware teams, identifyingsystemic process-level improvements and scaling best practices\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field\n\n12+ years of experience in firmware or low-level system software development, with demonstrated technical leadership\n\nExpert-level proficiency in C/C++, with strong scripting skills (Python, Bash)\n\nDeep experience inSoC bring -up, hardware/software integration, and system -level debugging\n\nStrong understanding ofcomputer architecture, including memory hierarchy, interrupts, DMA, coherency, and interconnects\n\nProven ability tolead complex debugging efforts using JTAG, trace, logs, and instrumentation\n\nExtensive experience working inLinux-based environments and RTOS such as Zephyr\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrior experience architecting firmware forcloud or hyperscale data -center platforms\n\nStrong familiarity with platform management ecosystems\n\nDeep expertise in one or more areas:\n\nBoot architecture, secure boot, and firmware security\n\nPower management, thermal control, and RAS at scale\n\nPerformance optimization and system stress validation\n\nFirmware CI/CD pipelines, simulation, and automation frameworks\n\nExperience withAI accelerators, heterogeneous compute systems, or high - speed interconnects (PCIe, CXL, NVLink, ESUN, UAL, etc.)\n\nProven track record of working withhardware vendors, ODMs, and manufacturing ecosystems\n\nDemonstrated ability toinfluence architecture and roadmap across organizations\n\nLeadership Expectations (Senior Staff Level)\nAct as atechnical authority and decision maker across firmware domains\n\nDrivealignment across teams and organizations to deliver cohesive platform solutions\n\nMentor senior engineers andgrow technical talent within the organization\n\nBalancehands -on engineering with strategic impact, contributing both at code level and architecture level\n\nAnticipate and mitigatesystem -level risks across product lifecycles\n\nWhere you will be working\nCork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.\nThere's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.\nA gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.\nEqual Opportunities\nWe are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.\nWhat's on Offer\nApart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:\nSalary, stock and performance related bonus\n\nMaternity/Paternity Leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase scheme\n\nMatching pension scheme\n\nEducation Assistance\n\nRelocation and immigration support (if needed)\n\nLife, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance\n\nSubsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being\n\nBicycle purchase scheme\n\nEmployee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.\n• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.\n*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.\nQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nQualcomm 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.\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. 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