Kernel / Linux Device Driver Senior / Lead Engineer

2 Months ago • 2-8 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Qualcomm is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge products. The role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to create system-level software solutions. Responsibilities include designing, developing, modifying, and validating embedded software applications and specialized utility programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in embedded software driver development with expertise in areas like C/C++, RTOS, ARM architecture, and debugging tools. Experience with Qualcomm chips and product-based companies is a plus.
Must have:
  • 2-8 years Embedded Software Development experience
  • Kernel Drivers / Linux Device Drivers
  • Embedded software development in C/C++
  • Driver development on any RTOS
  • ARM Trust-Zone & ARMv7/v8 architecture
  • Good debugging skills (Lauterbach JTAG)
Good to have:
  • ARM Architecture / Computer Architecture / RISC-V Architecture
  • SafeRTOS/FreeRTOS based development
  • Basic understanding of hardware blocks (Clocks, PLLs, GPIO, Interrupt Controllers, Peripherals)
  • Past working experience on Qualcomm chips
  • Experience from Product based company

Job Details

Job Posting Date

2025-06-27

Job Description



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 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.

  • Note - Having multiple positions across various levels.

  • 2-8 years of Embedded Software Development experience, including low level drivers, and RTOS.

Looking for Kernel Drivers / Linux Device Drivers.

Good to have ARM Architecture / Computer Architecture / RISC-V Architecture

  • The candidate should possess 2 to 8 years of industry experience in embedded software driver development and having expertise in one or more below areas would be preferred:

  • Embedded software development in C and C++ on ARM or similar cores.

  • Hands on experience of driver development on any RTOS,

  • Experience in SafeRTOS/FreeRTOS based development is nice to have

  • ARM Trust-Zone & ARMv7/v8 architecture.

  • Good debugging skills with experience on debugging with Lauterbach JTAG debuggers.

  • Basic understanding one or more of hardware blocks - Clocks, PLLs, GPIO, Interrupt Controllers (GIC), Peripherals (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN/Ethernet/Clock/etc)

  • Any past working experience on Qualcomm chips nice to have. Candidates from Product based company is preferrable.

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