Sr Staff Engineer- Android Telephony

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for the Handset Software team as a Linux Software Product Engineer (Android). You will own the Application Processor subsystem software, ensuring health, stability, and release quality from development through mass production.

You will collaborate with Kernel, Multimedia, Modem, PM, Test, and Customer Engineering teams to deliver high‑quality software and drive system KPIs while mentoring engineers and guiding integration efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of the Linux/Android software stack from early bring‑up to commercial launch.
• Own software release readiness, define quality criteria, and approve customer‑ready builds.
• Drive system‑level issue triage (stability, crashes, performance, power) and push issues to closure.
• Identify software risks early and work with leadership to mitigate them.
• Act as the primary technical interface across development, testing, customer, and program teams.
• Drive key system KPIs such as boot time, memory footprint, performance, and power.
• Support customer engagements from requirements to commercialization.
• Mentor engineers and help define efficient integration and triage processes.
• Be hands‑on when needed and actively guide teams to success.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Embedded Linux

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Information Systems/CS

Master's in Engineering/Information Systems/CS

PhD in Engineering/Information Systems/CS

Tools

Bootloader

Kernel

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

We are looking for a Senior Staff Engineer to join our Handset Software team as a Linux Software Product Engineer (Android)

This is a technical leadership and project lead role, with end‑to‑end ownership of the Application Processor Subsystem, including software health, stability, and release quality

You will serve as the technical anchor for the product, working closely with Kernel, Multimedia, Modem, Program Management, Test, and Customer Engineering teams to ensure high‑quality software delivery from development through mass production

What You’ll Do

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of the Linux/Android software stack from early bring‑up to commercial launch
• Own software release readiness, define quality criteria, and approve customer‑ready builds
• Drive system‑level issue triage (stability, crashes, performance, power) and push issues to closure
• Identify software risks early and work with leadership to mitigate them
• Act as the primary technical interface across development, testing, customer, and program teams
• Drive key system KPIs such as boot time, memory footprint, performance, and power
• Support customer engagements from requirements to commercialization
• Mentor engineers and help define efficient integration and triage processes
• Be hands‑on when needed and actively guide teams to success

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience with the Linux software stack (drivers, frameworks, system integration)
• Proven ability to lead large, cross‑functional, global engineering teams
• Hands‑on technical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience delivering end‑to‑end software products to production quality

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 12+ years of Software Engineering experience, with a focus on Embedded Linux or Android
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of the Embedded Linux software stack (Bootloader, Kernel, Userspace, Middleware)Proven experience in Software Integration and Release Management for complex SoCsProficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python, Bash) is desirableExperience with Source Control & Build SystemsAbility to understand high level debug of complex system issues is very helpful

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Leadership Experience: Experience leading through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for a shipped consumer productExperience interfacing with external customers or handling customer escalations

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