Lead Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks WLAN Host Software Engineer to design and develop WLAN host drivers for Qualcomm WLAN chipsets, contributing to next-gen routers, access points, and gateways for connected home and enterprise networks.

The role collaborates with hardware and firmware teams, requires strong C programming and Linux kernel experience, and offers exposure to cutting-edge Wi-Fi technologies and global OEM/ODM partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in CS/ECE/EE; 6–8 years WLAN driver or networking driver experience.
• Strong C programming skills and Linux kernel driver experience.
• Alternate degrees may substitute per the listed options.

Skills

C programming

Linux kernel

Networking driver

C++

Problem solving

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's in CS/ECE/EE

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS/IS

Master's in Engineering/CS/IS

PhD in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

USB

MII

PCIe

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm’s portfolio of wireless networking platforms deliver the most advanced Wi‑Fi and Networking technologies to create high-performance and truly immersive smart home and enterprise experiences. Qualcomm's Connectivity group is looking for WLAN Host Software developers to work on the next generation Wireless Routers, Access Points and Gateways that are driving the connected home/enterprise revolution. Software engineers in the WLAN Host Software team work on designing and developing WLAN Host Drivers for Qualcomm WLAN chipsets. As part of this team, you will be working on cutting edge Wi‑Fi technologies, developing new WLAN features, solving challenging Wi‑Fi design & performance challenges and working with some of the leading Wi‑Fi ODMs & OEMs across the globe. This may also involve working with Hardware and Firmware engineers to put the complete wireless LAN end to end solution together.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical Engineering


• 6-8 years of experience in WLAN driver or Networking driver or Networking/WLAN protocol development


• Hands on experience working in the Linux kernel & Linux kernel device drivers


• Strong C programming skills


• Hands on experience in solving complex system issues with good problem-solving skills

OR

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

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

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Computer Science or Electronics/Electrical Engineering


• Good WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be knowledge would be a strong plus


• Hands on experience in Wireless LAN driver development is preferred


• Knowledge of common interfaces, such as USB, MII, PCI/e would be a plus


• Good knowledge of basic network protocols such as TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/ARP/DHCP will be plus

Applicants

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