Linux Kernel Development - Engineer Staff

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a Software Applications Engineer in Hyderabad to ensure Linux platform stability, triage issues, and debug with gdb/T32. The role involves embedded systems work, Android build processes, and cross-functional collaboration to address customer requirements and provide robust software solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong C/C++/Python skills and experience with Linux kernel and Android architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/ Master’s/ PhD in Engineering or related field with 4+ years of software applications engineering or related experience.
• 2+ years with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 1+ year of debugging experience using standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Engineering: Linux Platform and Kernel Stability.
• Customer Engineering and support for product demos and requirements.
• Debugging multi-tasking code and performance issues.
• Developing code to run under RTOS with IPC mechanisms and synchronization.
• Write secure, well-documented code following coding guidelines.

Skills

Embedded systems experience

C programming

Debugging with gdb/T32

Linux Kernel knowledge

Android OS knowledge

Perl/Python scripting

Strong communication skills

Education

BE/ME/BTech/MTech in Computer Science or Electronics & Communication

Tools

gdb

T32

Linux

Android Build System

Scripting: Perl, Python

Job description

Job Description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Application Engineer, you will provide technical expertise of software systems through technical presentations in support of business development, product demonstrations, design and development of customer specific requirements, commercialization, and maintenance of Qualcomm products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to address questions, issues, debugging, or troubleshooting regarding software systems and applications.

The role involves ensuring the stability of the Linux platform and kernel. The responsibilities include triaging stability issues, debugging using tools like gdb and T32, and working on Linux Kernel and platform stability. The role also requires working with memory regions, interrupts, and understanding Android high-level architecture

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.

Overall Experience

9 to 12 Years

Work Location

Hyderabad

Skills/Experience

• Embedded systems industry experience.
• Competency in the 'C' programming language.
• Ability to use a debugger (gdb, T32) for operations like setting breakpoints, examining variable values, memory, and registers.
• In-depth knowledge of the Linux Kernel Memory , Scheduler and Drivers
• Android OS and Build System expertise
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Perl and Python.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Linux Platform and Kernel Stability Engineering.
• Customer Engineering.
• Debugging multi-tasking code.
• Developing code to run under an RTOS and using semaphores, mutexes, queues, and IPC.
• Writing secure code and following coding guidelines

Education Requirements

• BE/ME/BTech/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or related fields

Applicants

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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