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Staff Engineer

Qualcomm

Bangalore, India
Full-time
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Job description

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

Staff engineer

Location: Bangalore, India

Department: Software Engineering

Work Location: onsite


Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

  • 12~16+ Years of Experience in the Linux embedded domain to design, develop and support software solutions on multi-core ARM/CPUs, Strong C/C++ programming skills.
  • Embedded Platforms experience including low-level drivers and firmware, kernel and user-space components on Automotive Grade Linux and Yocto build system for developing and maintaining the software stack for IVI and ADAS systems.
  • Design and development of software for heterogeneous compute platforms consisting of ARMs, GPUs, DSPs, and specialized hardware accelerators in an embedded SoC systems with J-TAG or ICE debuggers;
  • Experience in real-time SW development for embedded products, RT kernel.
  • Hands on experience in leading medium to large technical teams.
  • Hands on experience of driver development on any RTOS and Linux userspace on AGL framework. Detailed understanding SoC hardware blocks - Clocks, PLLs, GPIO, Interrupt Controllers (GIC), Peripherals (SPI/I2C/PCIE/CAN/Ethernet/USB/UFS), power management. Experience in Linux kernel architecture, device drivers and memory management.
  • Experience in ISO26262/functional safety and safe Linux is highly recommended.
  • Exposure to one or more of below technology areas is a plus
    • Multiprocessor Architecture, ARM processors, caching, interrupts, etc.,
    • Virtualization technologies across CPU and MM hardware accelerators
  • Motivated self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with engineers/partners/customers across different geographies.
  • Demonstrated experience working with senior management in a corporate environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in business process streamlining and transformation that includes disciplined approach to digitized services enabling.
  • Hands-on technical lead who is not hesitant to dig into the details where needed to get first-hand knowledge of the issues and play an active and personal role in steering team success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ 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.

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

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

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