Senior Engineer - Windows/Linux kernel & Driver Development

2 Months ago • 4-6 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of embedded systems and software. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, optimize and debug systems, and develop documentation. You will also mentor junior engineers. The role involves designing and testing embedded software, integrating software and hardware, and ensuring high performance and reliability of systems.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field.
  • 4-6 years of experience in embedded systems development.
  • Strong programming skills, preferably C++/C.
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and design.
Good to have:
  • Experience with Windows and Linux kernel and driver development.
  • Strong knowledge on Boot flow and OS internals.
  • Experience with PC software - System BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, Drivers, Applications.
  • Embedded OS (Kernel architecture, OS services heap, memory, multi-core, multi-threading, and crash debugging).
  • Experience on system performance profiling and optimization techniques.
  • Experience with debugging tools and techniques (e.g., WinDbg , JTAG, GDB).
  • Understanding of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

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.

Job Description:

Position Overview: As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and maintenance of embedded systems and software. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient solutions. Your expertise in C/C++ and embedded systems will be essential in driving our projects to success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and test embedded software and firmware for various applications.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software and hardware components.
  • Optimize and debug embedded systems to ensure high performance and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for software designs, code, and test procedures.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in embedded systems development.
  • Strong Programming skills, preferably C++/C.
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and design principles.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Good experience in multimedia framework and ARM based chipsets.
  • Solid aptitude, quick learner, self-motivated, willing to explore and work across breadth of various technology areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Windows and Linux kernel and driver development and Android HAL development.
  • Strong knowledge on Boot flow and OS internals.
  • Experience with PC software - System BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, Drivers, Applications
  • Embedded OS (Kernel architecture, OS services heap, memory, multi-core, multi-threading, and crash debugging).
  • Experience on system performance profiling and optimization techniques.
  • Experience with debugging tools and techniques (e.g., WinDbg , JTAG, GDB).
  • Understanding of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).

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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.

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