Engineer, Senior - Bootloader

3 Months ago • 2-4 Years

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

As a Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software. You will collaborate with other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and integrating SoC firmware features for Qualcomm boot platforms, enhancing and maintaining SDK applications, collaborating with various teams for seamless platform integration, and debugging firmware and driver issues. You will ensure secure and efficient coding practices, drive code reviews, and create technical documentation.

Good To Have:

Strong understanding of SoC architecture and bootloaders
Experience with ARM architecture
Familiarity with Linux kernel and device drivers
Exposure to test automation frameworks

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of Software Engineering experience
Experience with C/C++ or Python
Experience with embedded systems or firmware development

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Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software 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 Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of software engineering experience
OR
Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience
- 2+ years of experience with C/C++ or Python
- Experience with embedded systems, firmware development, or platform software

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

**Key Responsibilities**
- Design, develop, and integrate SoC firmware features and diagnostics for Qualcomm boot platforms.
- Enhance and maintain SDK applications and automation pipelines across multiple chipsets.
- Collaborate with hardware, ASIC, integration, and emulation teams to ensure seamless platform integration.
- Debug and resolve firmware and driver issues using tools like Trace32.
- Ensure secure and efficient coding practices, with attention to platform security and performance.
- Drive code reviews and technical documentation including APIs and user guides.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Strong understanding or experience with C and Data structures
- Strong understanding of SoC architecture, bootloaders, and real-time operating systems.
- Experience with ARM architecture, SMMU/IOMMU, and secure coding practices.
- Familiarity with Linux kernel, device drivers, and multi-threaded programming.
- Exposure to test automation frameworks and scripting (Python, shell).
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
- Experience contributing to open-source projects is a plus

Level of Responsibility:

• Works under supervision.

• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.

• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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