# Embedded Software Engineer, Staff - Cork, Ireland at Qualcomm

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- **Company:** Qualcomm (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/qualcomm)
- **Location:** Ireland
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** C, C++, PCIe, CXL, Embedded Software Development, RTOS, ACPI, UEFI, Linux, Zephyr, Firmware Development, Driver Development, Performance Optimization, Power Optimization, Hardware-Software Integration, Low-level Software
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-07-06
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-07-07
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446719435810-embedded-software-engineer-staff-cork-ireland-cork-ireland (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, debug and commercialize embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems.
- Integrate firmware with hardware and architecture teams to ensure correct operation and timing.
- Optimize low-level software for performance, power efficiency and reliability on embedded platforms.
- Implement standards-compliant solutions (PCIe/CXL) and contribute to chipset architecture decisions.
- Work across RTOS and Linux environments; develop device drivers and board-level software.
- Participate in reviews, validation, and cross-team collaboration from prototyping to product release.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience.
- ~7+ years of embedded software experience (or fewer years with advanced degree) with strong C proficiency.
- Hands-on experience with PCIe and CXL technologies, driver/firmware development and RTOS/Linux platforms.
- Familiarity with ACPI, UEFI, Zephyr, hardware-software integration and standards compliance.
- Demonstrated skill in performance and power optimization, debugging at low levels and cross-functional communication.

## Responsibilities

Design, develop, and commercialize embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize software for performance, power efficiency, and reliability.

## Requirements

Requires a degree in Engineering or Computer Science with at least 4 years of experience (or less with advanced degrees). Proficiency in C and experience with embedded platforms, RTOS, and PCIe/CXL technologies is essential.

## FAQ

- **Is this Embedded Software Engineer, Staff - Cork, Ireland role still open?** It was posted on 2026-07-06. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Qualcomm's site before applying.
- **Does Qualcomm offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Qualcomm's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Ireland. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: C, C++, PCIe, CXL, Embedded Software Development, RTOS, ACPI, UEFI, Linux, Zephyr, Firmware Development, Driver Development, Performance Optimization, Power Optimization, Hardware-Software Integration, Low-level Software.

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