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Staff Engineer

Qualcomm

On-site
Hyderabad, India
Full-time
Staff
2+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 4d ago

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Job description

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

Engineer, Staff

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:

About the Role

The team to work on next generation of smart devices. Help with software builds and integration. Focus on automation of workflow . We operate in a fast-paced, startup-like environment where you'll wear many hats, collaborate closely with internal and external teams, and dive into new challenges across multiple technology domains. If you're someone who thrives in ambiguity and loves solving hard problems, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Develop and integrate platform software across Linux/Android, firmware, middleware, and subsystem interfaces.
  • Support platform bring-up, feature enablement, and software readiness for new silicon programs.
  • Debug and resolve complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, kernel, middleware, and applications.
  • Analyze and optimize system behavior across power, performance, memory, thermal, and reliability dimensions.
  • Diagnose issues involving CPU, DSP, GPU, memory, storage, clocks, regulators, and connectivity subsystems.
  • Drive customer issue investigations and product defect resolution.
  • Contribute to automation, observability, and engineering productivity initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in embedded software development, system integration, Linux, Android, and RTOS platforms.
  • Experience with multimedia and/or connectivity technologies.
  • Exceptional analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills with a proven track record of solving complex system-level problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new domains, operate effectively in ambiguous environments, and drive complex technical problems to successful outcomes.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 2+ 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.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Staff Engineer at Qualcomm?

The required skills for Staff Engineer at Qualcomm include: Linux, Android, C, C++, Java, Python.

What is the seniority level for Staff Engineer at Qualcomm?

Staff Engineer at Qualcomm is a Staff level position.

How do I apply for Staff Engineer at Qualcomm?

You can view the full description and apply for Staff Engineer at Qualcomm on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/qualcomm-engineer-staff-zki5c.