Sr Engineer-

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:

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 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
  OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in embedded systems software or driver development
• Experience working with real-time operating systems
• 2+ years of programming experience in C/C++/Python
• Basic understanding of ASPICE processes and ISO 26262 functional safety concepts

• 2+ years of Software Engineering experience in automotive or embedded systems
• Experience in Linux kernel driver/module development
• Experience in DSP/CPU performance and power optimization
• Experience in automotive platforms (ADAS and/or IVI)
• Familiarity with ASPICE SWE.1–SWE.6 and audit processes
• Exposure to ISO 26262 lifecycle activities (safety requirements, FMEA, traceability, etc.)
• Experience working in a cross-functional or matrixed organization

• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable software and drivers
• Analyze and resolve complex DSP performance and power issues
• Develop performance profiling, resource management, and debug tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet automotive program milestones
• Contribute to system design and architecture discussions
• Communicate technical status, risks, and dependencies effectively
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262 processes, including documentation and traceability
• Support performance optimization and issue resolution for ADAS/IVI use cases
• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure stability and functionality

• Works under moderate supervision
• Makes decisions with moderate impact on project deliverables
• Effectively communicates technical concepts to stakeholders
• Handles ambiguity and evolving requirements with structured problem-solving
• Plans and prioritizes tasks across multiple activities
• Actively contributes to technical discussions and team decisions

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