Sr Lead Engineer - Linux Kernel and Driver Development.

Company:Qualcomm India Private LimitedJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team.

  
  

  Job Description:

  
  

  Position Overview: As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and maintenance of embedded systems and software. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient solutions. Your expertise in C/C++ and embedded systems will be essential in driving our projects to success.

  
  

  Key Responsibilities:

  
  
• Design, develop, and test embedded software and firmware for various applications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software and hardware components.
• Optimize and debug embedded systems to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

• Required Qualifications:

  
  
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-9 years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong Programming skills, preferably C++/C,  Python. Strong in OS concepts and data structures.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and design principles.
• Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good experience in multimedia framework, device to cloud communication, ARM based chipsets.
• Solid aptitude, quick learner, self-motivated, willing to explore and work across breadth of various technology areas.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  
  
• Experience with Linux kernel and driver development.
• Knowledge of Linux networking and related protocols.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques (e.g., JTAG, GDB).
• Understanding of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
• Develop and maintain documentation for software designs, code, and test procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

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.

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