Linux Software Engineer, Lead Senior

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Software Engineer to join the AI Software team in Bengaluru. You will design, develop, and optimize high-performance host software for large-scale AI inference and fine-tuning workloads across Qualcomm's AI accelerator portfolio.

The role emphasizes modern C++ development, Linux systems programming, distributed systems, and performance tuning. Collaboration with runtime, kernel, firmware, and hardware teams is essential for scalable AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master's degree or PhD may substitute for experience per policy.
• 2+ years of programming experience in C, C++, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance host software components for AI platforms.
• Build scalable infrastructure for distributed AI workloads and data movement frameworks.
• Drive feature development, debugging, profiling, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with runtime, compiler, kernel, firmware, and hardware engineers.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, requirements definition, and implementation planning.

Skills

Linux user-space development

Multi-threaded programming

Distributed systems

Performance optimization

API design & requirements

Education

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

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

C

Python

gRPC

Protocol Buffers

GoogleTest

Git

RDMA & PCIe concepts

Linux kernel/driver fundamentals

Job description

**General Summary:**Qualcomm Data Center Business Unit is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Software Engineer to join our AI Software team and help build the next generation of AI infrastructure for large-scale inference and fine-tuning workloads. In this role, you will contribute to core platform technologies spanning host software, scalability infrastructure, and high-performance data movement solutions across Qualcomm's AI accelerator portfolio. You will design, develop, and optimize software that enables efficient execution of large language models (LLMs) while improving platform performance, scalability, reliability, and programmability. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in modern C++ development, object-oriented design, design patterns, Linux systems programming, distributed systems, and performance optimization. Experience with communication frameworks such as gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and low-level system software development is highly desirable. **Responsibilities** * Design and develop high-performance software components for host software platforms.* Build scalable infrastructure for distributed AI workloads, communication libraries, and data movement frameworks.* Drive feature development, debugging, profiling, and performance optimization across the software stack.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including runtime, compiler, kernel, firmware, and hardware engineers.* Participate in software architecture, design reviews, requirements definition, and implementation planning.**Preferred Qualifications and Experience** * 4+ years of experience in Linux user-space software development, including API design, IOCTL interfaces, and multi-threaded programming.* 4+ years of hands-on experience with modern C++ (C++11/14/17), including design, implementation, debugging, testing, and performance optimization.* Strong proficiency in C, C++, and Python.* Strong understanding of PCIe endpoint devices, device memory architecture, host-device interactions, and Linux driver fundamental* Experience with unit testing frameworks and methodologies, including GoogleTest.* Solid understanding of Linux systems programming, distributed systems, and large-scale software platforms.* Experience with requirements management, traceability, and software lifecycle processes.* Familiarity with peripheral driver development, RDMA, and high-performance communication technologies.* Understanding of system architecture, including CPU cores, cache hierarchies, memory subsystems, interconnects, buses, and I/O components.* Experience using source code management and configuration management tools; strong Git knowledge is required.* Experience with inter-process communication technologies such as gRPC and Protocol Buffers.* Familiarity with software development and debugging tools.* Ability to thrive in a structured software development environment while remaining hands-on with design, coding, testing, and debugging activities.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent collaboration and interpersonal abilities.**Minimum Qualifications:**• 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.**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.