# Senior Software Engineer - Firmware - 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:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** C, C++, Embedded software development, BSP, Device driver development, RTOS, Secure Boot, Trust-zone, Embedded Linux, PCIe, DMA, Git, Gerrit, JTAG, SWD
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-08-11
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-09-04
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446714854322-senior-software-engineer-firmware-cork-ireland-cork-ireland (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain firmware, device drivers and bootloaders for Qualcomm SoCs and edge devices.
- Work across software stack layers, collaborating with system architects, hardware and global engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot and debug low-level embedded issues using tools such as JTAG/SWD and platform-specific debug flows.
- Implement features related to BSP, RTOS, secure boot/trust-zone and low-speed peripheral interfaces.
- Contribute to processes, documentation and cross-site integration for production readiness.

Requirements:
- Strong C programming skills and experience writing efficient, testable embedded code.
- 2–7+ years of embedded software experience (BSP, device drivers, RTOS, secure boot, trust-zone, etc.).
- Familiarity with low-speed interfaces (I2C/SPI/UART), PCIe, DMA and chipset power/clock management.
- Experience with GNU/LLVM toolchains, stop-mode debug tools and source control (git/Gerrit).
- Good English communication, ability to work in structured, multi-site teams and willingness to work on low-level implementation and testing.

## Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software, device drivers, and boot loaders for Qualcomm SOCs and Edge Devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software and hardware compatibility while troubleshooting embedded system issues.

## Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. Candidates must be proficient in C programming and have a strong background in embedded software development.

## FAQ

- **Is this Senior Software Engineer - Firmware - Cork, Ireland role still open?** It was posted on 2026-08-11. 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++, Embedded software development, BSP, Device driver development, RTOS, Secure Boot, Trust-zone, Embedded Linux, PCIe, DMA, Git, Gerrit, JTAG, SWD.

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