Engineer - USB

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Hyderabad seeks a software engineer to develop USB2/USB3/USB4 drivers on Linux for Snapdragon platforms. The role demands strong C programming, deep knowledge of Linux internals, and experience with driver development across power management and system-level concerns.

You will work with cross-functional teams, contribute to design discussions, and perform testing and debugging with USB analyzers to ensure USB3/4 and Thunderbolt standards on Snapdragon devices.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor's in Electronics/Computers with Linux driver experience.
• Strong C programming and Linux internals knowledge.
• Experience with USB3/4 and Thunderbolt compliances advisable.
• Familiar with USB analyzers and hardware debugging tools.
• Proficient in software development lifecycle and system-level thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop USB2/3/4 drivers on Linux for Snapdragon platforms.
• Participate in design discussions and feature development.
• Run tests, analyze logs, and triage complex issues.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for low-level driver software.
• Prepare technical documentation for software projects.

Skills

USB knowledge

C programming

Linux kernel/device drivers

Problem solving

Software development lifecycle

Education

Masters/Bachelor's in Electronics/Computers

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

Perforce

Job description

Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

• Job function: USB2/3/4 drivers development on Linux on Snapdragon platform
• Education and Experience requirements:
  • Masters/Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Computers with 1 to 3 years of Linux Device drivers software development experience required
• Skill set requirements:
  • Strong USB protocol (USB3.0 or USB3.1 or USB4 (Connection Manager/retimer/tunnelling etc.) knowledge
  • Experience in usage of USB3/4 Analyzer (Lecroy) for debugging
  • Expertise in C programming
  • Expertise in Linux Operating system internals and Device driver programming
  • Proficient on Drivers design, System level understanding and Power management (Sleep, Hibernation)
  • Proficient on USB3/4 and ThunderBolt3/4 Compliances
  • Understanding of PC hardware, SoC, multi core and BIOS
  • Pre/Post silicon diagnostics development & validation
  • Ability to analyze, triage and debug complex system level problems and issues
  • Ability to lead the feature requirements, design and customer issues support
  • Strong analysis and problem-solving skills required
  • Solid knowledge of the software development lifecycle required
  • Technical management skills would be plus [ for staff]
• Responsibilities:
  • USB3/4 technology development and its commercialization on Linux on Snapdragon platform
  • USB3/4 and TBT3/4 Compliance support on Windows on Snapdragon platform
  • Require to work with external 3rd party USB compliance lab for USB3/4 certification for Snapdragon chipsets
  • Running USB2/3/4 tests on silicon and analyzing the results through error logs & USB analyzers
  • Participate in technical requirements, design discussions, and support the same on Snapdragon platform
  • Collaborate and work closely with the hardware team for developing low-level device driver software for USB3/4 and peripheral/host gadget/class drivers
  • Development/Testing/Debugging of USB test cases for USB4/3.x

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 1+ year of experience with Database Management Software.
• 1+ year of experience with API.
• 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies Software knowledge to assist and support the design, development, creation, modification, and validation of embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs and software requirements.
• Designs and implements small software features for products and systems.
• Participates in the design, coding for small features, unit testing, minor debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Assists in performing code reviews and regression tests as well as the triaging of issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
• Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

Level of Responsibility

• Works under supervision.
• Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.
• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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