Senior C++ Software Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Cork, IrelandPosted Jul 23, 2026
## Company: QT Technologies Ireland Limited ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: Job Overview Job Overview Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age and this is where you come in. Join the Global SVE (System/Validation/Emulation) team at QCOM Technologies Inc, dedicated to delivering advanced solutions for the design of next-generation wireless products. As a leader in 5G innovation, Qualcomm is at the forefront of connectivity advancements that are transforming industries, generating employment opportunities, and enhancing quality of life. The Global SVE team is seeking C++ Developers and Engineers to contribute to the development of CAD tools and software for supporting the latest designs, methodologies, technologies, algorithms, and automation. This role will include: * Develop and maintain C++ software and automation used in chip validation and emulation flows. * Debug software/tool issues with support from senior engineers and domain experts. * Contribute enhancements to existing CAD/EDA tools, methodologies and automation flows. * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to learn design, validation and emulation workflows Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics or a related field. * 0–2+ years of relevant software development experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience. Preferred Qualifications Must-have * Strong foundation in C++ programming. * Understanding of data structures and basic algorithms. * Ability to debug software issues methodically. * Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. Nice to have * Master's or PhD. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Applied Mathematics * Exposure to VLSI design concepts, logic design * Preferred programming experience with Python * Exposure to modern C++, such as C++11, C++17, or C++20. * Python scripting experience. * Exposure to CAD/EDA tools, VLSI concepts, logic design, or chip validation workflows. * Background in mathematics, algorithms, or performance-oriented software. Education Requirements Required: Bachelor's, Science and/or Engineering Preferred: Master's or PhD's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Applied Mathematics Keywords C++, Software development, Programming, CAD, EDA Where you will be working Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies. There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life. A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes. Equal Opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification. What's on Offer Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy: * Salary, stock and performance related bonus * Maternity/Paternity Leave * Employee stock purchase scheme * Matching pension scheme * Education Assistance * Relocation and immigration support (if needed) * Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance * Subsidised...

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