Wireless Connectivity - Staff Engineer

2 Days ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and validating embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs to launch cutting-edge products. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, and architecture teams to create system-level software solutions and optimize performance. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, unit testing, and documenting device drivers for ARM SoCs, bringing up drivers on new ARM SoCs, optimizing drivers for performance, and performing bug analysis and fixing issues during product verification and from customer reports. The role requires a strong background in driver development, programming in C, and Linux experience, with a focus on device drivers and board support packages (BSP). Experience with bootloaders, ARM/DSP Processor Architecture, JTAG, and emulators is also valuable. Familiarity with RDK-B, Yocto build framework, QSDK framework, PRPL OS development, or Opensync is considered an advantage. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills using hardware debuggers are essential.
Must have:
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in driver development
  • Strong programming skills in C
  • Linux experience
  • Device driver or board support package (BSP) knowledge/development experience
  • Hands-on experience in developing device drivers and bootloaders
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills using hardware debuggers
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Knowledge for ARM/DSP Processor Architecture
  • Knowledge for JTAG, Emulators
  • Experience in development of RDK-B
  • Experience in Yocto build framework
  • Experience in QSDK framework
  • Experience in PRPL OS development
  • Experience in Opensync

Job Details

Job Posting Date

2025-06-27

Job Description

Job Posting Date

2025-06-27


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.

    • Design, develop, unit test and documentation of the device driver for ARM SoC.
    • Bring up the driver and unit test the driver features in the new ARM SOC.
    • Optimize the driver for maximum performance.
    • Bug analysis/fixing of the issues during product verification stage and customer reported issues.
At least 10+ years of relevant experience in developing driver development with a record of strong individual technical achievement
  • Strong programming skills in C and Linux experience.
  • Device driver or board support package (BSP) knowledge or development experience.
  • Must have hands on experience in developing the device drivers and bootloaders.
  • Knowledge for ARM/DSP Processor Architecture, JTAG, Emulators.
  • Experience in development of RDK-B ,Yocto build framework, QSDK framework and/or PRPL OS development and/or experience in Opensync is added advantage.
  • Must have hands on experience in solving complex system issues with good problem-solving and debugging skills using Hardware debuggers.
  • Excellent communication skills.

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