BT -Senior Staff Engineer

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India in Bengaluru is seeking a Software Engineer to design and maintain Bluetooth stack components across Android and embedded platforms. The candidate should have strong expertise in Android/Linux, proficiency in C/C++/Java, and over 7 years of industry experience. Responsibilities also include collaborating with test teams and driving deployment from bring-up to production. Qualcomm values inclusivity and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Android/Linux‑based platforms.
• Excellent C programming skills with proven experience in low‑powered systems.
• 7+ years of industry experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Bluetooth stack components across platforms.
• Collaborate with system test teams to validate functionality.
• Drive end‑to‑end Bluetooth technology deployment.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Java programming

Bluetooth technology

Problem-solving

Debugging tools

Education

BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunications

Tools

GDB

logcat

Air Sniffers

PTS (Profile Tuning Suite)

Job description

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Engineering Group > Software Engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Bluetooth stack components and profiles across Android and embedded platforms (host and firmware)
• Enhance and support existing profiles and controller functionality through bug fixes, performance improvements, and feature additions
• Collaborate closely with:
  • System Test Teams to validate functionality and ensure robustness
  • Customer Engineering Teams to address integration challenges and deliver high‑quality solutions
  • Automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 customers to support bring‑up, customization, and commercialization efforts
• Drive end‑to‑end Bluetooth technology deployment, from initial platform bring‑up to production release
• Ensure quality and compliance of Bluetooth software deliverables across multiple platforms

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Android/Linux‑based platforms
• Proficient in C, C++, and Java programming languages
• Excellent C programming skills with proven experience writing efficient code for low‑powered and memory‑constrained systems
• Solid understanding of Bluetooth technology, including stack architecture and profile implementations
• Experience with system peripheral interfaces such as UART, PCM/I2S, USB
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills, including use of tools like logcat, GDB, strace, etc.
• Experience with Bluetooth test tools such as Air Sniffers (e.g., Ellisys, Frontline) and PTS (Profile Tuning Suite)
• Experience in automotive software development and understanding of automotive‑grade quality standards
• BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunications or equivalent with 7+ years of industry experience
• Familiarity with kernel‑level device drivers and low‑level system debugging
• Exposure to Android Bluetooth stack internals and ability to propose and implement architectural changes
• Knowledge of Qualcomm chipsets and development environments
• Ability to work in cross‑functional teams and manage deliverables in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment

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