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[Apply on Qualcomm’s careers site →](https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446715068592) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Qualcomm](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/) / Principal Engineer ## Job description ### Company Qualcomm India Private Limited ### Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: - 20+ 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 - Hands-on experience in defining end-end system wide architecture, assessment of memory and other system resources. - Hands on experience in Hypervisors and Virtualization technologies across CPU and MM hardware accelerators. - Ability to quickly prototype the proof of concept. - Ability to anticipate future enhancements in the SW and make proposals. - Experience in real-time SW development for embedded products, kernel bring-up. - Experience in KPIs/performance benchmarking, RT system tuning. - 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. - Experience in Multiprocessor Architecture, ARM processors, caching, interrupts, GIC. - 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/Company’s success. ### Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 15+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 12+ 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. - 12+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. - 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. 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