CareerPlan

Platform Software Architect

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$141k–$212k2026-09-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Architect low-power edge-AI technologies involving RISC-V microcontrollers, open-source RTOS, Qualcomm DSPs, and RTOS for Qualcomm's semiconductor platform.

Role type

Senior IC Platform Software Architect

Builds

Low-power edge-AI platform technologies for Qualcomm's semiconductor products

Domain

Semiconductor / Embedded Systems / Edge AI

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C, C++, Java, Python, RISC-V microcontrollers, open-source RTOS, Qualcomm DSPs, systems engineering, hardware/software interfaces

Preferred skills

SoC architecture, Zephyr OS, device drivers, ARM architecture, Linux kernel, PCIe/CXL technology, serial interfaces (I2C/I3C/SPI)

Technologies

RISC-V, Zephyr OS, Linux kernel, ARM, PCIe, CXL, I2C, I3C, SPI

Responsibilities

Define software and system architecture for low-power edge-AI technologies; Collaborate with product management, customers, and hardware teams to understand requirements; Engage in systems engineering of complex use cases across software and hardware; Evaluate architectural options and trade-offs; Review and apply latest innovations from business units

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC