Engineer, Staff - Embedded DSP SW

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Hyderabad seeks a Software Engineer to architect and develop multimedia and AI frameworks. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in Software Engineering, with strong programming skills in languages like C, C++, Java, or Python. The role involves designing high-performance drivers and performing complex code reviews. Offers a full-time position with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related work.
• 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Architecting, designing, and developing multi‑processor multimedia and AI frameworks.
• Developing high‑performance drivers and runtime libraries.
• Performing complex code reviews and regression tests.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

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

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

• Architecting, designing, and developing multi‑processor multimedia and AI frameworks that span across CPU, DSP, and NPU.
• Developing high‑performance drivers and runtime libraries to unlock the full potential of specialized DSP and AI hardware.
• Linux Kernel, Memory architecture, PCIe Drivers.
• Familiar with Backward Compatible APIs and Libraries, performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Or PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Applicants

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Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Telecommunications