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Company Qualcomm Canada ULC Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary We are seeking a skilled Software Platform Debug Engineer to design, develop, and debug lowlevel software that enables and supports debug visibility on highperformance server platforms. These debug features include both dynamic debug (e.g., peek/poke) and postmortem (crash) capabilities. In this role, you will work close to the hardware/software boundary, solving complex systemlevel issues across firmware, operating systems, platform software, and host tooling. You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet demanding performance and reliability requirements. This position is suitable for Senior or Stafflevel 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 smalltomediumsized initiatives Minimum Qualifications Bachelor''''s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. Master''''s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. 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. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience building software stacks for highperformance systems 5+ years of experience in debug software development (tools, firmware, applications) Masters degree in Computer Science or Engineering 10+ years of experience building and debugging software for highperformance platforms Experience with ARM debug architectures or frameworks Technical Skills & Expertise Experience designing and/or supporting debug capabilities in complex SoCs and highperformance CPU architectures, including: JTAG debug and tooling Highperformance trace System crash analysis Strong understanding of computer architecture, including: Highperformance server designs Hardware/software interfaces Proficiency in C and assembly language Systems programming experience using Python or similar languages Familiarity with modern build systems and distributed version control workflows Experience developing and debugging: Platform and system software Firmware and boot software Debug and diagnostic tools Level of Responsibility Autonomy: Operates independently with minimal supervision Communication: Conveys complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership Influence: Provides technical input that impacts key architectural and organizational decisions Execution: Manages multistep, highcomplexity tasks with strong attention to detail Innovation: Applies creativity and technical judgment to develop new approaches and solutions Problem Solving: Uses advanced analytical reasoning to diagnose and resolve complex system issues Applicants Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $113,800.00 - $163,800.00 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 salesincentive 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. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr