Linux BSP Dev (CE)- Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited seeks a Linux Engineer with 2–4 years of hands-on experience to support Linux system bring-up, debugging, and optimization in Hyderabad. The role involves collaborating with hardware, firmware, application, and customer teams to build strong system-level expertise.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of Linux experience, strong C/C++ and scripting skills, and familiarity with kernel config and device drivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, CS, or related field with 4+ years in software dev/engineering.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, CS, or related field with 3+ years in software dev/engineering.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, CS, or related field with 2+ years in software dev/engineering.
• 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support Linux bring-up and validation on new hardware
• Assist with kernel configuration, device trees, and drivers
• Debug boot, performance, memory, power, and stability issues
• Troubleshoot storage, networking, USB, PCIe, display, and audio
• Optimize boot time, CPU, memory, and I/O performance
• Work with Yocto, Buildroot, Debian/Ubuntu, or Fedora builds
• Contribute to automation using Shell or Python
• Collaborate across teams and participate in code reviews

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Shell scripting

Linux fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

PhD in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Git

Docker/KVM

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Linux Engineer with 2–4 years of hands‑on experience to support Linux system bring‑up, debugging, and optimization. You’ll work closely with hardware, firmware, application, and customer teams while building strong system‑level expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.


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


• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.


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


• 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.

Exp: 1 to 3 yr

Loc: HYD

Tittle: Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support Linux bring‑up and validation on new hardware


• Assist with kernel configuration, device trees, and drivers


• Debug boot, performance, memory, power, and stability issues


• Troubleshoot storage, networking, USB, PCIe, display, and audio


• Optimize boot time, CPU, memory, and I/O performance


• Work with Yocto, Buildroot, Debian/Ubuntu, or Fedora builds


• Contribute to automation using Shell or Python


• Collaborate across teams and participate in code reviews

Requirements

• Strong Linux fundamentals and OS internals


• Hands‑on kernel configuration and basic debugging experience


• Familiarity with device drivers and Linux boot flow (GRUB/U‑Boot)


• Proficiency in C/C++ and Shell scripting


• Experience with Git; Docker/KVM is a plus

Nice to Have

• Embedded Linux or ARM experience


• Basic secure boot or SELinux knowledge

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