Engineer - Embedded linux

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.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors/master's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
  
  
  

Core Responsibilities

• Embedded Linux Development: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for automotive platforms, focusing on Linux-based systems including kernel modules and user space components (Yocto, Ubuntu, RHIVOS).
• Kernel & Driver Integration: Develop and integrate Linux kernel drivers, including support for virtualization (pKVM etc), error handling (EDAC), and secure device provisioning.
• Safety-Critical Systems: Contribute to the development of safety-certified software components (ASIL B or higher), including Safe Architecture Extensions and compliance with ISO 26262 standards.
• Security Assessments: Conduct threat modeling, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments for embedded Linux systems
  
  
  

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Proficiency in C for embedded systems and C++ added advantage
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, IOMMU, and virtio
• Experience with secure coding practices and understanding of cryptography, , key management and Diskencryption
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools: gdb. Kgdb JTAG, Lauterbach, etc.
• Exposure to Hypervisor and virtualization technologies (e.g., UEFI, ABL, KVM ).
  
  
  

Level Of Responsibility

• Works under supervision.
• Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.
• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
  
  
  

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