8,170 Software Architecture jobs in the United States

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Our CPU software architecture team is driving the CPU software architecture for various industry top products using Qualcomm Custom CPU. This position/s will expose you to Qualcomm’s cutting-edge CPU sub-system feature software architecture, enablement, and Firmware development. Candidate would participate in hardware-software co-design, software architecture, system optimizations and firmware development. Will have opportunity to work on latest ARMv9 architecture features. Contributions will cater to different cutting-edge Qualcomm SoCs used in Premium Tier Mobiles, Laptops, Automotive, Cloud and Server products Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR 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: Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. 6+ yrs of Experience in Embedded system development Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 ISA Performance Evaluation and Optimization of the applications for ARM architecture based SoCs Familiarity of typical Open-Source development tools and frameworks Experience in software or driver development for operating systems like Linux or RTOS (zephyr RTOS) Good Programming skills using C, C++ or ARM assembly Strong Analytical and debugging skills Skills to collaborate with multiple-teams including HW design to define the software architecture Understanding of RISCV architecture fundamentals is a plus Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs. Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency. Designs and implements software modules for products and systems. Participatesin the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules. Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code. Collaborateswith others inside project team to accomplish project objectives. Writes technical documentation for Software projects. Level of Responsibility: Works under supervision. Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc. Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively. 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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. Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits : $134,800.00 - $202,200.00 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. 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Head of Application Software Architecture Sunnyvale At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair, and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis as protected by applicable law. About us Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate complex environments, enhancing the safety and usability of automated driving systems. Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to fully automated driving. At Wayve, big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; your contributions matter. Make Wayve the experience that defines your career! The role As Head of Application Software Architecture, you will play a key role in designing the software architecture and integration layers that enable our AI product to operate across a wide range of customer-provided hardware and software environments. You will work closely with the Director of Application Software to define a scalable, portable, and robust software framework for production deployment across different OEM platforms. You will also guide and mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute directly to technical delivery. Key responsibilities Design and maintain the application-level software architecture enabling integration of our AI stack into multiple target environments. Develop portable software libraries and adaptation layers for automotive platforms including Linux + hypervisors, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR. Define clear APIs and software interfaces that abstract away platform-specific details while maintaining performance and safety. Collaborate with systems engineers, ML engineers, and product teams to capture integration and deployment requirements. Evaluate customer platform specifications and lead efforts to adapt the product for successful integration. Conduct hands-on development and code reviews, ensuring high code quality and alignment with functional safety and cybersecurity standards. Act as a technical liaison with OEM and Tier 1 partners during integration, debugging, and validation. Support the definition of application-layer safety mechanisms and contribute to safety analysis artifacts (e.g., SW FMEA, safety manual inputs). About you To succeed as Head of Application Software Architecture at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience: 8+ years of experience in embedded or automotive software development. Expertise in C++ (modern C++14/17), Python, and multi-threaded real-time systems. Deep experience architecting cross-platform software that runs on heterogeneous automotive platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride). Solid understanding of automotive software architectures: Linux (with hypervisor/virtualization), QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR. Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP) and system-level integration topics (boot-time orchestration, inter-process communication). Experience working within ISO 26262 environments and contributing to safety-relevant software design. Familiarity with Yocto, build systems (e.g., Bazel, CMake), and containerization tools (Docker, OCI). Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to drive architecture decisions from concept to implementation. Exposure to AI/ML system integration in embedded environments. Experience with BSPs, device drivers, and low-level OS configuration. Familiarity with OTA, secure boot, and automotive security standards (ISO/SAE 21434). Track record of successful integration with Tier 1 or OEM partners. This is a full-time, office-based role located in Sunnyvale or London, depending on the candidate's residence. We operate a hybrid working policy, combining in-office and remote work, with core hours to accommodate your schedule. We recognize that candidates may not meet all listed requirements. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and believe you can make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. DISCLAIMER: We do not ask about marriage, pregnancy, care responsibilities, or disabilities in our job adverts or interviews. We may collect diversity information voluntarily to improve our hiring process and ensure inclusivity. #J-18808-Ljbffr