Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking engineers to work on the next generation of smart devices, focusing on software builds, integration, and workflow automation. The role involves collaboration across internal and external teams, with exposure to multiple technology domains and a startup-like pace.

Candidates should have 2+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in C/C++, Java, Python, and familiarity with Linux/Android or RTOS platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering or related academic work.
• Programming with C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• Experience with Linux, Android, or RTOS platforms.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work across multiple technologies and engineering domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate platform software across Linux/Android, firmware, middleware, and subsystem interfaces.
• Support platform bring-up, feature enablement, and software readiness for new silicon programs.
• Debug and resolve complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, kernel, middleware, and applications.
• Analyze and optimize system behavior across power, performance, memory, thermal, and reliability dimensions.
• Diagnose issues involving CPU, DSP, GPU, memory, storage, clocks, regulators, and connectivity subsystems.
• Drive customer issue investigations and product defect resolution.
• Contribute to automation, observability, and engineering productivity initiatives.

Skills

Embedded software development

Linux

Android

RTOS

C

C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Information Systems/Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering/Information Systems/CS

PhD in Engineering/Information Systems/CS

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

About the Role

The team to work on next generation of smart devices. Help with software builds and integration. Focus on automation of workflow . We operate in a fast-paced, startup-like environment where you'll wear many hats, collaborate closely with internal and external teams, and dive into new challenges across multiple technology domains. If you're someone who thrives in ambiguity and loves solving hard problems, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate platform software across Linux/Android, firmware, middleware, and subsystem interfaces.
• Support platform bring-up, feature enablement, and software readiness for new silicon programs.
• Debug and resolve complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, kernel, middleware, and applications.
• Analyze and optimize system behavior across power, performance, memory, thermal, and reliability dimensions.
• Diagnose issues involving CPU, DSP, GPU, memory, storage, clocks, regulators, and connectivity subsystems.
• Drive customer issue investigations and product defect resolution.
• Contribute to automation, observability, and engineering productivity initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development, system integration, Linux, Android, and/or RTOS platforms.
• Familiarity with multimedia and/or connectivity technologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently resolve complex technical problems.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of contributing across multiple technologies and engineering domains.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

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

Applicants

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