Senior Lead Engineer - Power Software (Wearables)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Department: Software Engineering
Work Location: onsite
Company:
Qualcomm India Private LimitedJob Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Role Summary
· We are seeking a hands-on, domain-strong engineer to architect, build, and optimize embedded platforms on RTOS(e.g Zephyr )/Linux Embedded/Andriod-Wear/WearOS with deep ownership of low-power strategies.
· The role encompasses activities around end-to-end system power – with specific focus on leading power optimization and debug in Software.
· The role expects co-working with cross-functional teams (sensors, display, connectivity, product SW) to generate comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing analysis results and providing actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's/bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• 6 to 8 years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Must-Have Skills
· Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ programming, with proven ability to write efficient code for low-power, memory-constrained embedded systems. Compiler optimizations for size and speed.
· Hands-on experience in on RTOS(e.g Zephyr )/Linux Embedded/Andriod-Wear/WearOS -based environments; Familiarity with on RTOS(e.g Zephyr )/Linux Embedded/Andriod-Wear/WearOS power management frameworks (e.g., Zephyr PM APIs, FreeRTOS tickless idle). Expertise in interrupt handling and wake-up sources analysis, Peripheral power gating and dynamic frequency scaling (DVFS).
· Proven experience in implementing advanced low-power use cases and integrating complex display and sensor solutions for smartwatch platforms (thorough understanding of deep sleep modes, and wake-source handling)
· In-depth knowledge of ARM architecture, Ability to read through/investigate complex SOC designs
· Proficiency with power analyzers, oscilloscopes with current probes, and tools like Otii Arc, Keysight N6705
· Proficiency with reading of data sheets, understanding schematics, Power trace tools
· General Skills
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to author and review detailed design documentation for complex features and interfaces. Or drive multi team debugs.
· Experience in Mentoring junior engineers; lead small feature squads and cross-team task forces
Desirable Skills
· Experience in developing and utilizing performance and power models using languages such as C and Python
· Understanding of SoC architecture, PMIC design, and interconnect power domains.
· Familiarity with PMIC telemetry and GPIO state dump tools for real-time power tracking. Ability to correlate current consumption profiles with code execution using trace markers
· Skills in DOU (Days of Use) modeling based on system sleep/wake patterns. Understanding of battery discharge curves, SOC (State of Charge), and dynamic load simulation.
· Knowledge retention modes for ITCM/DTCM banks, Familiarity with power sequencing and corner voting mechanisms.
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