Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
About the Team
The QuIC LLVM Tools Group develops LLVM-based toolchains for ARM, Hexagon, RISC-V, and other architectures, including compilers, assemblers, linkers, debuggers, simulators, and profilers. Our DevOps and QA team ensures quality and reliability by managing CI/CD, release processes, and automated testing. We build tools and frameworks that streamline development, testing, and release workflows across global teams.
Role Overview
Join a high-impact team focused on validating LLVM and GCC compiler toolchains at scale. As a Compiler QA Engineer, you will design and maintain automated test frameworks, integrate industry-standard and custom test suites,
and drive continuous validation through CI pipelines. This role requires strong debugging skills, attention to detail, and a passion for building robust systems.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and enhance Qualcomm's open-source CPULLVM and proprietary compiler toolchains: ;br>
Develop and operate automated build and test infrastructure for global teams.
Integrate customer test applications into CI pipelines.
Analyze test failures, triage regressions, and report defects.
Build scripts and tools to automate build, test, and release processes.
Validate compiler correctness, performance, and stability across multiple architectures.
Integrate and manage test suites (LLVM test-suite, SPEC benchmarks, internal workloads) into CI pipelines.
Deliver assigned components with minimal guidance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
2-3 years of experience in compiler QA, test infrastructure, or systems validation.
Knowledge of open-source project development and maintenance practices.
Strong proficiency in Python and Bash for test automation and tooling.
Good understanding of compiler toolchains (LLVM, GCC) and build systems (Make, CMake, Ninja).
Experience with GitHub and CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
Familiarity with performance benchmarking, test result analysis, and debugging compiler/runtime issues.
Strong Linux system knowledge, including shell scripting and debugging tools.
Experience with containerized environments (Docker) for scalable test execution.
Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
Exposure to embedded systems and cross-compilation workflows.
Knowledge of cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration.
Familiarity with sanitizers and compiler runtime libraries.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
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 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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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:
$94,200.00 - $141,200.00
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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: RTX171842
- Position Id: 432f92b39c78bdee6b36573a4541f3b4
- Posted 30+ days ago
Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.
