Engineer, Principal - IOT Project Engineer

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking an experienced architect for Linux distros (Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian) to define and deliver Linux-based solutions. You will set architectural directions, drive contribution to open source projects, and collaborate with engineering teams across hardware and software domains.

The role requires deep hands-on expertise in C/C++, kernel internals, and SOC bring-up, with strong experience across Ubuntu/RedHat-like distributions, CI/CD, Docker, and system-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Linux-based systems and applications, focusing on Yocto, Ubuntu, and Debian distributions.
• Contribute to Linux open-source projects and communities, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance, security, and reliability.
• Provide technical and architectural direction to technology teams on alignment with open source software
• Setup internal processes for ensuring optimal delivery for open source software including architecture, CI/CD pipelines, test methods.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for developed software and systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Linux development and open-source technologies.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, kernel development, and device drivers.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux development

Yocto

Ubuntu

Debian

Git

CI/CD

Kernel development

Device drivers

Multimedia subsystems

SOC bring-up

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Information Systems/Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Engineering/Information Systems/Computer Science or related field

PhD in Engineering/Information Systems/Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

systemd

SELinux

Snaps

Containers

Git

Job description

Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

Role: Architecture role for Linux Distros (Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian)

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Linux-based systems and applications, focusing on Yocto, Ubuntu, and Debian distributions.


• Contribute to Linux open-source projects and communities, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.


• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance, security, and reliability.


• Provide technical and architectural direction to technology teams on alignment with open source software


• Setup internal processes for ensuring optimal delivery for open source software including architecture, CI/CD pipelines, test methods.


• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for developed software and systems.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Linux development and open-source technologies.


• Strong understanding of system architecture, kernel development, and device drivers.

Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronics Engineering, , Computer Science, or related field.


• Strong development experience with C/C++ and good programming skills.


• Strong communication skills and analytics skills


• Proven experience in Linux development, with a strong focus on Yocto, Ubuntu, and Debian distributions.


• Strong hands-on experience on Ubuntu, RedHat like Linux Distros and understanding of Linux related concepts like systemd, SELinux, Snaps, Sandboxing, Container, Docker, etc.


• Strong understanding of Linux kernel and internals.


• Strong understanding of SOC systems and related concepts, including bring-up.


• Good know-how of Multimedia subsystems like Camera, Video, Audio, Display and Graphics.


• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.


• Strong hands-on experience with troubleshooting software and system issues.


• Strong hands-on experience with full software development life cycle including design, implementation, deployment and support.


• Strong aptitude, quick learner, self-motivated, willing to explore and work across breadth of various technology areas.


• Deductive problem solving, good verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.


• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.


• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.


• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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