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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Engineer, DDR Customer Engineering Software - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Subsystems, Information Technology, Low Latency - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-engineer-ddr-customer-engineering-software-santa-clara-ca-usa-58861797 ## About the Role coherency mechanisms, and system-level interactions * Collaborate with customers, OEMs, and ODMs to support memory configuration, tuning, issue triage, and technical escalations * Partner closely with DDR design, firmware, validation, systems, and software teams to drive issue resolution across hardware and software boundaries * Analyze and optimize DDR performance, memory bandwidth utilization, latency, power consumption, retention behavior, and overall system efficiency * Develop and leverage debug methodologies, automation tools, and validation frameworks to improve productivity and quality * Support customer engagements and contribute to the successful deployment of Qualcomm products across diverse market segments Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of software applications engineering or related experience OR Master's/PhD in related fields * 1+ year programming in C/C++/Python/Java or similar languages * 1+ year experience debugging techniques * strong understanding of DDR architecture and memory concepts is implied but not explicitly stated as a standalone requirement * experience developing, debugging, and optimizing software in Linux or embedded systems * experience analyzing and debugging complex software and system-level issues Key requirements * competitive benefits package * annual discretionary bonus program * RSU grants * opportunity for career growth * focus on work-life balance * salary range $123,900.00 - $185,900.00 ## Description Experteer Overview In this role, you will enable DDR memory subsystems across firmware, bootloaders, and OS environments, ensuring robust bring-up and performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve complex memory issues and drive successful deployment of Qualcomm platforms. You will analyze memory behavior and optimize performance, power, and stability at the system level. This position offers the chance to shape memory subsystem validation and debugging practices across diverse markets and customer engagements. You will join a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality, scalable DDR solutions. Compensation / Benefits * Support DDR enablement and platform bring-up across firmware, bootloaders, and operating system environments * Investigate and resolve complex DDR-related issues including memory corruption, training failures, and system crashes * Perform root cause analysis of memory subsystem behaviors involving DDR controllers, cache coherency mechanisms, and system-level interactions * Collaborate with customers, OEMs, and ODMs to support memory configuration, tuning, issue triage, and technical escalations * Partner closely with DDR design, firmware, validation, systems, and software teams to drive issue resolution across hardware and software boundaries * Analyze and optimize DDR performance, memory bandwidth utilization, latency, power consumption, retention behavior, and overall system efficiency * Develop and leverage debug methodologies, automation tools, and validation frameworks to improve productivity and quality * Support customer engagements and contribute to the successful deployment of Qualcomm products across diverse market segments Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of software applications engineering or related experience OR Master's/PhD in related fields * 1+ year programming in C/C++/Python/Java or similar languages * 1+ year experience debugging techniques * strong understanding of DDR architecture and memory concepts is implied but not explicitly stated as a standalone requirement * experience developing, debugging, and optimizing software in Linux or embedded systems * experience analyzing and debugging complex software and system-level issues Key requirements * competitive benefits package * annual discretionary bonus program * RSU grants * opportunity for career growth * focus on work-life balance * salary range $123,900.00 - $185,900.00 ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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