Linux BSP Dev (CE)- Engineer Hyderabad, Telangāna, India Software Applications Engineering Posted a day ago

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

QUALCOMM, Inc. in Hyderabad seeks a Linux Engineer with 2–4 years of hands-on experience to support Linux bring-up, debugging, and optimization across hardware, firmware, application, and customer teams.

You will work on kernel configuration, device trees, drivers, and system-level performance enhancements. The role emphasizes strong Linux fundamentals, C/C++ proficiency, and scripting with Shell or Python, with collaboration across multiple teams and code reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s/ PhD with related field and 2–4+ years of engineering experience.
• 2+ years of programming in C/C++, Python, Java and 1+ year debugging.
• Familiarity with Linux boot flow, device drivers and kernel configuration.

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++

Shell scripting

Git

Linux internals

Python

Java

Debugging

KVM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Docker

KVM

Yocto/Buildroot

Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora

Job description

Role OverviewWe’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. OR 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. OR 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 yrLoc: HYDTittle: EngineerKey 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 reviewsRequirements* 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 plusNice to Have* Embedded Linux or ARM experience* Basic secure boot or SELinux knowledge