Engineer, Senior - Display

1 Month ago • 1-2 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Qualcomm is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including systems, hardware, and architecture engineers, to create system-level software solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in software engineering and a strong understanding of programming languages like C, C++, Java, or Python. Responsibilities include firmware development for Display, designing new features, supporting hardware pre/post-silicon development, debugging, optimizing performance and power consumption, and developing unit tests. Experience with multimedia cores like video encoders, decoders, DSPs, and GPUs is also beneficial.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 2+ years of academic or work experience with C, C++, Java, Python
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills
  • Strong working knowledge of C/C++ programming
  • Knowledge in one or more Operating Systems (or) RTOS
  • Strong working knowledge of Linux Kernel
Good to have:
  • Experience in Linux kernel architecture and driver development
  • Understanding of low-level software/hardware interface design
  • Knowledge in Display (Pixel processing/composition, MIPI DSI, HDMI, DisplayPort)
  • Experience in Android, Weston/Wayland
  • DRM/KMS driver experience

Job Details

Job Posting Date

2025-06-23


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:

The display software team is looking for talented software engineers interested in developing software for mobile and embedded devices. The display software team is responsible for delivering device drivers and tools for Snapdragon chipsets, providing best in class performance, power and features. This role will involve working on the firmware development for Display. Responsibilities will include the design and development of new features, support for new hardware pre/post-silicon development, debugging of issues within software, optimizing software for performance and power, development of unit tests and working with our partners and OEMs. In addition, they will be working with other technologies including video encoders, video decoders, DSPs, and GPU for QC multimedia cores towards meeting project milestones.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Detailed oriented with strong analytical and debugging skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of C/C++ programming
  • Knowledge in one or more Operating Systems (or) RTOS (Embedded Linux, Windows)
  • Strong working knowledge of Linux Kernel.
  • Experienced in Linux kernel architecture and driver development, such as signals, priorities, deadlocks, stacks, interrupt, memory management, scheduler, synchronization methods, etc.
  • Understanding of low level software/hardware interface design and debugging
  • Knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines is preferred: Display (Pixel processing/composition, MIPI DSI, HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.),
  • Experience in the following Display/Graphics Frameworks and platforms: Android, Weston/Wayland.
  • Added advantage with DRM/KMS driver

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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