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Principal Engineer, Linux Distros Architecture

Qualcomm

On-site
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Full-time
Principal
6+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 50m ago

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Job description

Qualcomm is hiring a Principal Engineer, Linux Distros Architecture — a full-time, based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India role. Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

Engineer, Principal/Manager - Linux Distros Architecture(Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian)

Location: Hyderabad, Telangāna, India

Department: Software Engineering

Work Location: onsite


Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Role: Architecture role for Linux Distros (Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian)

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance Linux-based systems and applications, focusing on Yocto, Ubuntu, and Debian distributions.

  • Contribute to Linux open-source projects and communities, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance, security, and reliability.

  • Provide technical and architectural direction to technology teams on alignment with open source software

  • Setup internal processes for ensuring optimal delivery for open source software including architecture, CI/CD pipelines, test methods.

  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for developed software and systems.

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Linux development and open-source technologies.

  • Strong understanding of system architecture, kernel development, and device drivers.

Requirements:
Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronics Engineering, , Computer Science, or related field.
Strong development experience with C/C++ and good programming skills.
Strong communication skills and analytics skills
Proven experience in Linux development, with a strong focus on Yocto, Ubuntu, and Debian distributions.

Strong hands-on experience on Ubuntu, RedHat like Linux Distros and understanding of Linux related concepts like systemd, SELinux, Snaps, Sandboxing, Container, Docker, etc.
Strong understanding of Linux kernel and internals.
Strong understanding of SOC systems and related concepts, including bring-up.
Good know-how of Multimedia subsystems like Camera, Video, Audio, Display and Graphics.

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Strong hands-on experience with troubleshooting software and system issues.
Strong hands-on experience with full software development life cycle including design, implementation, deployment and support.
Strong aptitude, quick learner, self-motivated, willing to explore and work across breadth of various technology areas.
Deductive problem solving, good verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

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

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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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Frequently asked questions

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The required skills for Principal Engineer, Linux Distros Architecture at Qualcomm include: Linux, C, C++, Git, CI/CD, Docker.

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Principal Engineer, Linux Distros Architecture at Qualcomm is a Principal level position.

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