CMake Build System Engineer, Staff

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Job Location: Hyderabad More details below: About the team: Join the growing team at Qualcomm focused on advancing state-of-the-art in Machine Learning. The team uses Qualcomm chips' extensive heterogeneous computing capabilities to allow inference of trained neural networks on-device without a need for connection to the cloud. Our inference engine is designed to help developers run neural network models trained in a variety of frameworks on Snapdragon platforms at blazing speeds while still sipping the smallest amount of power. See your work directly impact billions of devices around the world. Job Title: CMake Build System Engineer, Staff Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CMake Build System Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing CMake-based build systems for complex software projects that support cross-compilation, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware-specific toolchains. You will work closely with developers, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure efficient and reliable builds across multiple platforms. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain robust CMake build scripts for cross-platform software projects targeting microcontrollers and SoCs.. Maintain and improve build scripts, tools, and infrastructure - Refactor and modernize existing build systems to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability. Optimize build performance - Improve the speed and efficiency of the build process by optimizing CMake configurations and build strategies. Support cross-compilation workflows using custom toolchains and hardware abstraction layers. Integrate third-party libraries and manage dependencies using CMake best practices. Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automate build processes. Troubleshoot and resolve build-related issues across various environments (Linux, Windows, macOS) and embedded platforms (ARM Cortex-M/R/A, RISC-V, etc.).. Ensure compatibility across various operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS). Document build processes and provide training/support to other engineers as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 9+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. Required Qualifications: Strong experience with CMake in large-scale C++ or multi-language projects. Understanding of native build systems (like Make, Ninja) and how CMake interacts with them. Proficiency in C++, Python, or other scripting languages used in build automation. Solid understanding of software build systems, compilers, and linkers and embedded toolchains (e.g., GCC for ARM, IAR, Keil, Clang). Experience with cross-compilation, toolchains (e.g. GCC, LLVM), and multi-platform builds (x86, ARM, RISC-V etc). Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar. Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and code review. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with conan, vcpkg, or other C++ package managers. Knowledge of embedded systems or real-time operating systems (RTOS). Familiarity with Docker and containerized build environments. Contributions to open-source CMake projects or tools. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualcomm is a leading technology innovator that pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs.