Embedded Real Time Operating System Software Engineer, Senior - Cork, Ireland

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

About the Role

The Core Platform Kernel software team develops and deploys RTOS software to multiple subsystems on Qualcomm chips servicing Mobile Handset, XR, Compute, Automotive, Cloud AI and IoT market segments. The team is primarily responsible for efficiently deploying two real‑time operating systems: QuRT OS and Zephyr. QuRT OS is a Qualcomm‑developed real‑time operating system optimized for the Qualcomm Hexagon processor and AI, 5G modem and low‑power audio‑ and sensors‑workloads. The Core Platform Kernel team is responsible for new feature development, support, and deployment of QuRT OS to multiple Hexagon Processor subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs. The team is also responsible for customization and deployment of the Zephyr RTOS to multiple subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs, and contributions back to the Zephyr community.

In the QuRT OS space we continually enhance the OS to expose the power of the Hexagon processor, enabling high‑performance, low‑power edge AI use cases, high performance 5G and secure low‑power audio and sensors use cases. We own the QuRT OS roadmap end‑to‑end, from analyzing requirements to feature design, unit testing, documentation, integration, deployment, and support. In this technology you will have opportunity to contribute to maintaining and enhancing our continuous integration and test system, and designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting new QuRT OS features. You will need to develop a deep understanding of the Hexagon DSP processor architecture and apply this understanding to your work in designing and implementing new RTOS features.

In the Zephyr space, we are responsible for deploying this open source RTOS to multiple subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs. We excel in our ability to manage a single codebase that can service six and counting different subsystems. In the Zephyr space you will have opportunity to contribute to maintaining and enhancing our continuous integration and test system, customizing the OS per subsystem requirements, deploying the OS to new chips and subsystems, designing new features and making contributions back to the Zephyr community.

*Please note this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office*

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• Embedded software development (C, C++, Assembly language – RISC‑V, ARM, Hexagon)
  
• Multi‑Core Computer Architecture
  
• Off‑target software development and test (Instruction Set Simulation, QEMU)
  
• Scripting and Automation (Python)
  
• Embedded software debugging (JTAG, Trace32, OpenOCD, Segger J‑Link, LLDB)
  
• Embedded Software Security and Secure Software development practices
  
• Continuous integration and test (Jenkins, Github actions)
  
• Source Control Systems (Github, Gerrit, Gitlab)
  
• Automotive Software development (ASPICE, ISO‑26262, ISO‑21434)
  

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• Independently develops small well‑defined blocks and assists in developing complex well‑defined blocks, features, and/or tests under minor supervision that achieve desired quality, functionality, power, performance, and timing standards; guides lower‑level engineers; proposes minor improvements.
  
• Independently identifies problems across multiple systems or subsystems and resolves most architecture and design issues; collaborates and collects feedback during design reviews and with other teams to ensure the block meets the specifications, performance, and power requirements; investigates issues in order to prevent future issues.
  
• Seeks essential knowledge of industry trends, competitors' products, and advances in various engineering fields related to DSP products and technology (e.g., machine learning, modem); shows interest in a specific area of expertise.
  
• Collaborates with team members to generate new ideas.
  
• Communicates effectively with peers and leads using written, verbally, and online communication; effectively tracks and documents issues, features, and design changes.
  

Cork 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. There’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. A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

We 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.

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• Salary, stock and performance related bonus
  
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
  
• Employee stock purchase scheme
  
• Matching pension scheme
  
• Education Assistance
  
• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
  
• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
  
• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well‑being
  
• Bicycle purchase scheme
  
• Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  
• 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.
  

Qualcomm 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 disability‑ 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. xcfaprz

Qualcomm 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.

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