Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: 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. Qualcomm XR Research India is rapidly expanding to offer state of the art XR solutions. To scale and strengthen our offering in this domain, we are seeking Systems Lead Engineer who will drive the next-generation technologies and architectures, shaping the future of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) use cases. Job Summary: The XR Research team builds and tests prototype devices for different perception technologies. We are looking for an embedded engineer with proven track record in embedded product development including experience in low-level device driver development, HW/SW interfaces, bringing up camera/IMU sensors drivers, I2C/SPI, and basics of electronics. Team member will be responsible for coordinating with different stake holders in consolidating and defining the reference/prototype device requirements for perception features, bring up of new camera sensors, IMU sensors and work with various stakeholders like ID design, electronics team in building the reference/prototype devices. Candidates should be flexible in their work assignments as priorities can change quickly in this fast-paced environment. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Work Experiences: 3+ years experience with C++ Programming Language and embedded device development. Skills: Design and develop highly optimized embedded software/firmware using C, C++ language on Windows/Android/Linux. Strong understanding of embedded hardware & driver concepts Strong verbal and written communication skills Team player who can function well with minimum supervision Preferred Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Work Experiences: 3+ years experience with C++ Programming Language and embedded device development. Skills: Experience with Augmented/Virtual Reality, general computer vision enabling technologies Experience in designing prototype devices using microcontroller, sensors, FPGA, cameras and IMUs. Experience with cameras, flash/LEDs and/or IMUs sensor drivers development

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: The compiler team at Qualcomm Innovation Center is seeking talented compiler engineers to optimize LLVM for Qualcomms proprietary processors. As a member of the compiler team, you will Research, design, and implement different compiler optimizations to improve runtime and memory characteristics of software applications Analyze software requirements, consult with architecture and HW engineers, and devise compiler solutions for Qualcomms next generation architectures Analyze and identify system level integration issues, interface with the software development, integration and test teams. PositionEngineer LocationHyderabad Education B.Tech/M.Tech/PhD in Computer Science Engineering Minimum Qualifications 0-2 years of academic or industrial experience in the following areas is required Compiler development/Strong desire to work in this domain C/C++ programming Preferred Qualifications Development experience with LLVM framework Knowledge of ARM/AArch64, RISC-V ISA 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.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: 10+ years of experience in the embedded domain to design, develop and support software solutions on multi-core ARM (V7A or V8A)/CPUs, Strong C/C++ programming skills. Embedded Platforms experience including low-level firmware, kernel (Linux or QNX), Hypervisor/Virtualization and user-space components. 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. Hands-on experience using JTAG to debug real-time problems Hands-on experience using different version control systems like perforce, GIT Expertise in Development of PCI RC/EP Device Driver. Expertise in writing kernel space device drivers in areas of MMU, Power(clocks/thermal). Solid understanding of Linux/QNX boot flow on embedded systems. Solid understanding of computer system architecture (core, cache, memory models, bus architecture, etc.). Experience in Board Bring-up, Device drivers, peripheral buses (SPI, I2C, USB), Memory controller DDR, eMMC, UFS and Performance. Solid understanding of different debug methods offered by Linux Kernel/QNX. Motivated self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with engineers/partners/customers across different geographies. 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 4+ 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. 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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 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. Design, develop, unit test and documentation of the device driver for ARM SoC. Bring up the driver and unit test the driver features in the new ARM SOC. Optimize the driver for maximum performance. Bug analysis/fixing of the issues during product verification stage and customer reported issues. At least 6+ years of relevant experience in developing driver development with a record of strong individual technical achievement Strong programming skills in C and Linux experience . Device driver or board support package (BSP) knowledge or development experience. Must have hands on experience in developing the device drivers and bootloaders. Knowledge for ARM/DSP Processor Architecture, JTAG , Emulators. Experience in development of RDK-B , Yocto build framework, QSDK framework and/or PRPL OS development and/or experience in Opensync is added advantage. Must have hands on experience in solving complex system issues with good problem-solving and debugging skills using Hardware debuggers. Excellent communication skills.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Job description - The engineer will contribute to the Linux product team in debugging Linux Kernel and System level issues for Qualcomm chipsets.Required Skillset-Excellent debug skills, especially in the core kernel software.-Excellent knowledge of Linux kernel and the device driver model.-Excellent knowledge of ARM architecture-Expert level knowledge of C- Very good understanding of Linux distributins like Yocto, Ubuntu, RedHat- Strong aptitude, quick learner, self-motivated, willing to explore and work across breadth of various technology areas.- Ability to time-share and prioritize between multiple tasks.-6 to 8 years of relevant work experienceEducation requirements-Master or bachelors degree in ECE, EE or CS. 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.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Skills/experience: Drivers design and development on multiprocessor and multithreaded ASIC platforms. Good understanding of microprocessor, multiprocessor architecture. ARM, DSP, etc Good understanding of embedded programming concepts Good understanding of windows driver development and PCIe basics Drivers development/support on PCIe on windows platform and experience on working windows/linux device drivers Good understanding and proficiency in C and assembly programming Experience in using debugging tools like Lauterbach/Trace32, Protocol Analyzers like Lecroy Ability to analyze, triage and debug complex system level problems and issues. Good analytical and problem solving skills Good communication skills Responsibilities: Design and development on Qualcomm multiprocessor mobile computing platforms. Work closely with the hardware team developing low-level device driver software for PCIE RC/endpoint and virtualization support Support the team with issues triage, system debug, clear email communication, and customer support Work with internal and external teams to implement and support new features in the PCIe drivers on boot/windows side. Work with global SW, design and architecture teams to understand and add SW support for new PCIE features Maintain current PCIE SW with bug fixes and enhancements Interface with hardware verification and SW test teams Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, preferably Computer Science discipline. Work Experiences: 8 -12 years of Software Engineering Prior work experience in PCIE & windows is preferred Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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. 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: In the WLAN firmware group, you will be designing, developing, unit testing, bug fixing and maintaining WLAN firmware components that implements functional aspects of WLAN features on low memory footprint processors that will work in tandem with device drivers running on the host processors. The host driver and the firmware implement the WLAN drivers on the Qualcomms WLAN SoC platforms. As part of this team, you will be working on cutting edge WiFi technologies, solving challenging WiFi design & performance issues, and working with some of the leading WiFi ODMs & OEMs across the globe on their sometimes-high pressure & tough timelines. Manage a team to cater to development and sustenance requirements for the WLAN projects Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Skills/Experience: Preferred Qualifications Outstanding ability of C/C++ language Knowledge in developing drivers, embedded systems, data structure and firmware. Experience working with low memory systems and code/data optimization. Good knowledge of OS theory and system architecture. Strong knowledge and hands on experience in WLAN protocols (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Education: BE/BTech/MTech in Computer Science or in Electronics preferred with proven success in a challenging academic program.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: FW Job Function As an software engineer in the WLAN firmware group, you will be designing, developing, unit testing, bug fixing and maintaining WLAN firmware components that implements functional aspects of WLAN features on low memory foot print processors that will work in tandem with device drivers running on the host processors. The host driver and the firmware implement the WLAN drivers on the Qualcomms WLAN SoC platforms. As part of this team, you will be working on cutting edge WiFi technologies, solving challenging WiFi design & performance issues and working with some of the leading WiFi ODMs & OEMs across the globe on their sometimes high pressure & tough timelines. Also, Co-work with Hardware designer to verify hardware (MAC) features and debug hardware (MAC) issues; - Co-work with Driver team to debug software/firmware interface issues; - Co-work with algorithm team to diagnose WLAN RF systems performance issues. 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. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 2-6 years of relevant hands-on technical experience in years Software Engineering or related work experience. 2-6 years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++. Preferred Qualifications Outstanding ability of C/C++ language 2-6 years of hands on technical experience in developing drivers and firmware. Experience working with low memory systems and code/data optimization. Hands on experience on Data structures. Good knowledge of OS theory and system architecture. Knowledge on wireless industry standards (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and RF will be a strong plus.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: ResponsibilitiesLooking for highly skilled and motivated engineers working on IoT Audio technologies. Audio DSP framework/algorithms/codecs development. Design and implementation of audio DSP software. Customer requirements decomposition, solution implementation, and customer support. Adding audio algorithms and developing audio framework. RTOS experience Build the processes to achieve high quality software development Make the right technical choices and tradeoffs governed by data driven development Coordinate with cross-functional teams contributing to the overall success of the projects Continuous improvement of quality and performance of the software and raise the bar Decide the objective and goals and drive team towards achieving those Guide the team for shipping the solutions Bachelor's or master's degree in computers, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related field with 6+ years of proven experience with focus on software development for embedded SOCs 6+ years of managing a team Thrive in Linux and RTOS development platforms. Good understanding of signal processing fundamentals, Audio fundamentals, Audio algorithms, Audio codecs, DSP architecture. Good understanding and hands-on experience of audio DSP frameworks, APPS-DSP interfacing Strong C/C++ programming skills. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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. 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: Minimum Qualifications Previous experience working on complex high-performance RTL design, preferably on DSP or processor based sub-system. Expert in hardware (RTL) design in Verilog, System Verilog or VHDL. Knowledge of standard on chip bus interface protocols (AXI, APB, AHB) Experience with some of below. Model development (SystemC, or C++) RTL to gates synthesis (Synopsys DCG or Cadence Genus) Design rule and CDC checking (SVA assertions, Spyglass, 0-in) Work on high performance low power RTL design. Scripting languages (PERL, Python, TCL, C, etc.) PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop micro-architecture, design and program specific documentation Design and modelling of compute ASIC modules and sub-systems. RTL ownership. Development, assessment and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals. Resolves architecture, design, or verification problems by applying sound ASIC engineering practices Use of various design tools (Synopsys, Compiler Linting, CDC, LEC, CLP etc.) to check and improve design quality Help the design verification team execute on the functional verification strategy. Generates innovative ideas for IP core and process flow improvements Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

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. Additional 3 to 5 years of experience Hands on experience with embedded distributions such as Yocto. Thorough Embedded C programming knowledge & experience (especially pointers, structures, linked lists etc.,) & Assembly programming knowledge Hands On Experience for Device Driver development with any of standard protocols such as SPI, UART, USB etc., Thorough knowledge and experience on operating systems and kernel Thorough RTOS knowledge and experience (Mutex, spinlocks, Queues, Signaling, Events, Deferred function calls & Callbacks, Multi-thread & multi-process environments, Concurrency Scenarios etc.,), Linux Knowledge, Kernel & User Space knowledge Thorough experience of Operating systems, Microprocessor / computer architecture. Strong analytical and debugging skills Hardware and architectural knowledge / experience (Processor Architecture, Cache, interrupts, Memory barriers, Strong ordering etc.,) Emulator, simulator environment & JTAG debugging knowledge / experience Leading a team of junior engineers for managing design, development, delivery and execution of various projects through entire software development life cycle Ownership, accountability, commitment and delivery of project commitments Technology leadership and representation Nice to Have - Hands On Experience or knowledge for Inter Processor Communication Protocol, Debug Logging framework, Heap Management & Timer implementations 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.

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. Preferred Qualifications: (3"“5-year experience) Thorough Embedded C programming knowledge & experience (especially pointers, structures, linked lists etc.,) & Assembly programming Hands on experience in Designing Debug Architecture & Framework, development of SoC Debug Drivers, development of Debug logging framework, debug logs analytical skills Strong Debug & analytical skills for embedded systems and architecture Hardware and architectural knowledge / experience (Processor Architecture, Cache, interrupts, Memory barriers, Strong ordering etc.,) Thorough RTOS knowledge and experience (Mutex, spinlocks, Queues, Signaling, Events, Deferred function calls & Callbacks, Multi-thread & Multi-process environments, Concurrency Scenarios etc.,), Linux Knowledge, Kernel & User Space knowledge Thorough experience of Operating systems, Microprocessor / computer architecture. Emulator, simulator environment & JTAG debugging knowledge / experience Nice to Have Skills: Hands On Experience for Device Driver development with any of standard protocols such as SPI, UART, USB etc., Level of Responsibility: Works under supervision. Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc. Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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. Thorough Embedded C programming knowledge & experience (especially pointers, structures, linked lists etc.,) & Assembly programming knowledge Hands On Experience for Device Driver development with any of standard protocols such as SPI, UART, USB etc., Thorough RTOS knowledge and experience (Mutex, spinlocks, Queues, Signaling, Events, Deferred function calls & Callbacks, Multi-thread & Multi-process environments, Concurrency Scenarios etc.,), Linux Knowledge, Kernel & User Space knowledge Thorough experience of Operating systems, Microprocessor / computer architecture. Strong analytical and debugging skills Hardware and architectural knowledge / experience (Processor Architecture, Cache, interrupts, Memory barriers, Strong ordering etc.,) Emulator, simulator environment & JTAG debugging knowledge / experience Nice to Have - Hands On Experience or knowledge for Inter Processor Communication Protocol, Debug Logging framework, Heap Management & Timer implementations

Job Summary Person at this position has gained significant work experience to be able to apply their knowledge effectively and deliver results. Person at this position is also able to demonstrate the ability to analyse and interpret complex problems and improve change or adapt existing methods to solve the problem. Person at this position regularly interacts with interfacing groups / customer on technical issue clarification and resolves the issues. Also participates actively in important project/ work related activities and contributes towards identifying important issues and risks. Reaches out for guidance and advice to ensure high quality of deliverables. Person at this position consistently seek opportunities to enhance their existing skills, acquire more complex skills and work towards enhancing their proficiency level in their field of specialisation. Works under limited supervision of Team Lead/ Project Manager. Roles & Responsibilities Responsible for design, coding, testing, bug fixing, documentation and technical support in the assigned area. Responsible for on time delivery while adhering to quality and productivity goals. Responsible for adhering to guidelines and checklists for all deliverable reviews, sending status report to team lead and following relevant organizational processes. Responsible for customer collaboration and interactions and support to customer queries. Expected to enhance technical capabilities by attending trainings, self-study and periodic technical assessments. Expected to participate in technical initiatives related to project and organization and deliver training as per plan and quality. Education and Experience Required Engineering graduate, MCA, etc Experience: 2-5 years Competencies Description Protocol Stack - Modem engineer is one who designs, develops and maintains different protocol layers (Layer 2 and above) in the 2G, 3G, TDS, LTE technologies. Typically the work is done on ARM based Linux or RTOS platforms using C/C++ language. Platforms- Linux host Customer or proprietary boards and formfactors Technology Standard- 3GPP specifications Tools- Compiler/linker tool chain Trace analysis, core dump tools. CM tools [Clear case, GIT, CVS, SVN etc..] NetworkTest instruments (call box) JTAG debugging Languages- C C++ Specialization- 2G/3G-NAS/L4, 4G-NAS/L4, 5G-NAS/L4, VSAT-SATCOM-NAS/L4, 2G-L2/L3, 3G-L2/L3, 4G-L2/L3, 5G-L2/L3, VSAT-SATCOM-L2/L3

Job Summary Person at this position has gained significant work experience to be able to apply their knowledge effectively and deliver results. Person at this position is also able to demonstrate the ability to analyse and interpret complex problems and improve change or adapt existing methods to solve the problem. Person at this position regularly interacts with interfacing groups / customer on technical issue clarification and resolves the issues. Also participates actively in important project/ work related activities and contributes towards identifying important issues and risks. Reaches out for guidance and advice to ensure high quality of deliverables. Person at this position consistently seek opportunities to enhance their existing skills, acquire more complex skills and work towards enhancing their proficiency level in their field of specialisation. Works under limited supervision of Team Lead/ Project Manager. Roles & Responsibilities Responsible for design, coding, testing, bug fixing, documentation and technical support in the assigned area. Responsible for on time delivery while adhering to quality and productivity goals. Responsible for adhering to guidelines and checklists for all deliverable reviews, sending status report to team lead and following relevant organizational processes. Responsible for customer collaboration and interactions and support to customer queries. Expected to enhance technical capabilities by attending trainings, self-study and periodic technical assessments. Expected to participate in technical initiatives related to project and organization and deliver training as per plan and quality. Education and Experience Required Engineering graduate, MCA, etc Experience: 2-5 years Competencies Description Application Protocol & Engines - Linux engineer is one: who has done one or more of the following on Embedded Linux design, development/customization, bug fixing/sustenance who has experience in one or more of the following domains Multimedia Telephony Connectivity Sensor Security Platforms- Mandatory to have worked on one or more of the following: Embedded Linux Tools- Mandatory to have worked on one or more of the following; gdb/ddd; linux editors; top; ps; meminfo Languages- Mandatory to have worked on one or more of the following; C; C++ Specialization- MULTIMEDIA, CONNECTIVITY, TELEPHONY, CARRIER GRADE PLATFORM, GENERIC FRAMEWORK

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. Job Summary: 8+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, exposure to Python, etc. 8+ years development experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Python, etc.. 8+ years professional work experience in embedded software, driver development, OS like Linux/Android/QNX any RTOS etc. 3+ years experience with low level software/ interface and debugging. 3+ years experience with industry standard software development toolsHSW/HE debuggers, code revision systems (GIT, Gerrit, Perforce), IDEs and build tools. Experience in Secure Coding , software design and implementation levels. Strong OS fundamentals. Linux and kernel development a strong plus Experience with ARM architecture is added advantage. Experience in BSP development. Experience with low level device driver programming, boot code development Familiar with Modern OO design practices, such as C++11/17, a plus Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and team player Should be self motivated and self driven Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. 8+ years of experience with Database Management Software. 8+ years of experience with API. 8+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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. 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering General Summary: Responsibilities: The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for: Development and productize Sensing Camera Firmware on Qualcomm chipsets for mobile/XR/Auto projects. Role is to develop embedded firmware for ISP HW that is targeted for different tiers of Qualcomm camera solutions. Programming language is C/C++ on DSP processor, so the role involves understanding the processor architecture/RTOS/peripherals/compiler/linker toolsets. Prototype the end-to-end use cases with Firmware Test bench for early verification of the FW/HW Collaborate with systems, software, hardware teams at various stages of chipset life during design/bring-up/validation/commercialization. Interaction with customer engineering teams to commercialize Qualcomm camera solutions with global OEMs, stabilize the existing solution for customer use-cases/requirements Relevant experience required in one or more of the following areas: Design and implement embedded firmware for embedded processors/microcontrollers Good understanding of image processing or computer vision fundamentals. Hands on knowledge\experience on camera/video/computer vision HW pipeline, development and optimization of firmware for performance, power consumption and memory usage. Solid C\C++ programming skills, multithreading and RTOS/OS concepts. Experience in device driver development, communication protocols(I2C, SPI, UART etc..) is plus Hands on experience on Q6 processors is a plus. Strong debugging skills to debug complex system level issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, bring-up of new hardware and debug camera/multimedia/firmware integration issues and features for mobiles/XR/IOT use cases Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Looking for 2-4 years of relevant industry experience Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: : We are seeking a skilled and motivated Driver Developer with expertise in embedded systems and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows/Linux drivers and DSP firmware, ensuring seamless integration with embedded systems and RTOS environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in low-level programming, kernel-mode development, and a deep understanding of hardware interactions. Join us if you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain Windows/Linux drivers and RTOS for various requirement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate drivers into embedded systems. Conduct software integration, testing and troubleshoot issues. Optimize driver performance and ensure compatibility with evolving Windows environments. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation in driver development. : Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or Electronics & Communication with 4 - 6 years of relevant experience Proven experience in Windows driver development and embedded systems. Strong knowledge on the embedded system. Strong C/C++ programming skills and familiarity with assembly language. Strong in designing and should have handles on with all tools like (Debugging tools, Jtag and dev tools etc) In-depth knowledge of kernel-mode programming in both Windows internals. Knowledge on the windows driver or MCDM driver is an added advantage Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, QNX, or others. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Effective communication and collaboration within a team environment. 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.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Job Overview: We are looking for software engineers who can define software architectures while viewing software as part of a larger system comprising both software and hardware. Previous architecture experience is not necessary as long as you have good software engineering skills and are willing to approach problems at the system level.In this role you will have two related areas of responsibilities:1) Participating in the definition of next generation architectures for future Qualcomm SoCs, and2) Driving the software design to realize the architecture on each SoC. This role is focused on power, thermal and limits management but you must also consider other important metrics such as performance and cost.Qualcomm SoCs serve many product categories including smartphones, tablets, wearables, IoT, servers, AR/VR and automotive (telemetry, IVI and ADAS). One challenge in this role is to drive commonality in the architecture across these diverse product categories. Job function / Responsibilities Work with engineers across a range of disciplines (e.g. hardware, software and systems) and technologies (e.g. advanced CPUs, Hexagon DSPs, Adreno GPUs, AR/VR, ML/AI, 5G modems, Wireless LAN, and GPS) Participate in defining and communicating next generation architectures for Qualcomm SoCs with a focus on power, thermal and limits management Drive the process of converting the power, thermal and limits management architecture into a software design and software requirements for each SoC Work with software teams to provide guidance on the architecture and design, and to help resolve issues Design tools to identify and debug power consumption issues on development platforms and commercial devices Preferred skills/experience 8+ yrs of experience in software development for SoCs and platforms in wireless, automotive and/or IOT Strong analytical skills and the ability to approach problems at a system level One or more of the following: Device driver or board support package (BSP) knowledge or development experience Experience with one or more RTOSs Experience with ADAS or in vehicle infotainment systems Understanding of ARM processor architectures Experience in power, thermal and/or limits management at the system or device driver level Experience with virtualization and hypervisors Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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. 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is building on its core strengths in wireless and compute technologies and is in the middle of the biggest technology revolution in the Automotive space. While Qualcomm has pioneered connected car technologies for over a decade, it is now playing a critical role in the evolution of Automotive Infotainment, Telematics, ADAS/Autonomous Driving & its supporting technologies. We are investing in several bleeding-edge technologies such as 5G, Cellular V2X, Computer Vision, AI/Deep Learning, etc., and are working closely with global Automakers/Tier-1s, standards bodies, consortiums, and operators on pushing the boundaries. Qualcomm Automotive Team is looking for a Senior Technical Lead who can make difference on many technology forefronts in the Automotive space, join our growing multisite engineering organization. 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 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. Technical design and implementation of ADAS and AD systems based on Qualcomm Snapdragon Autonomous/ADAS SoCs and HW platforms. Closely collaborate with other domain experts across SoC/Hardware, Firmware, Safety, Security and Algorithms to define the functional specifications, design modular software components and interaction models, well-defined public and private interfaces, resource management and debugging tools. Lead the system level profiling and optimization of end-to-end use-cases, identify and address bottlenecks across heterogenous computational units and realize efficient implementations. Actively engage with OS and Framework vendors, Automotive OEMs, Tier-1s and ISVs to implement solutions based on of Qualcomm Automotive platforms. 10+ years of Software Systems Engineering experience. Atleast 10+ yrs experience in ADAS, Cockpit, EPAS systems Extensive experience and hands on in C/C++ Atleast 10+ years of experience in Automotive engineering 10+ years of industry experience in embedded software, especially in the automotive domain Strong understanding of QNX/Linux operating system and hands-on experience with QNX/Linux device driver development 10+ years of experience in the field of ADAS Driving Functions, Firmware and Embedded Systems design and development. Experience in defining the business strategies, creating road map for the ADAS Segment Leads, guides and directs a large group of technical employees responsible for engineering deliverables in support of the organization's business objectives. Experience with ADAS DMS (Driver Monitoring system)-Detection of automotive vehicles drivers head and identifying and notification of alertness of driver to the system Driving key POCs, including Parking Stack bring-up on multiple SoCs and in-vehicle platforms, enhancing product scalability and technical innovation, in readiness for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture.

Title : CPU Power Management Firmware Developer - Performance Management/Staff/Sr Staff 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 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. Job Overview Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in. GENERAL SUMMARY As a CPU Performance Management FW Developer, you are responsible for working with a team on the enablement of the power management solution for Qualcomm's custom CPUs. You will collaborate internally to help define a standard driven solution, and implement embedded firmware, to manage performance of the CPU subsystem. You will also be responsible for helping characterize and tune this solution for all Qualcomm SoCs utilizing Qualcomm custom CPUs. In CPU Power Management FW developer role, with focus on CPU performance management, you will be working closely both with the hardware power management and firmware development teams. You will have an opportunity to engage with third parties on enablement of new platforms, as well as providing input to our SoC and platform architects on future designs. Role and Responsibilities Drive the firmware design, implementation and verification, in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments. Assist in the definition CPU Performance Management solutions for future generation of Qualcomm CPUs. Actively engage with open source communities to contribute support for processor architectures, device drivers, and firmware features Assist in identifying skills requirements and in hiring engineers, collaborating with other teams on platform bring-up/debug/diags, firmware lifecycle, etc. Preferred Qualifications BS/BEng in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent professional experience) with 5 years experience in embedded firmware development Self-starter who takes initiative and brings technical leadership Proficient writing and debugging C and assembly Driver development experience in RTOS or OS Kernel environments Demonstrated development experience with embedded OSes such as Zephyr, eCos, uC/OS or FreeRTOS Experience developing for pre-silicon environments including simulators and FPGA emulation Experience developing, characterizing and tuning performance management solutions an SoC subsystem will be a considerable plus. Familiarity with ARM v8 architecture. Development experience for a ARMV8 platform is a plus. Physical Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to mile. Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs. Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting). Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day. Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelors - Computer Science, Bachelors - Engineering, Bachelors - Information Systems Work Experiences 4+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. ,8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Staff Engineer, Imaging Software Job Overview Qualcomm has pioneered print interpreter software for over a decade and continuous to play a central role in rendering for printer firmware. It is one of the most widely used print language software in the industry, supporting all standard page description languages and their latest features. We are looking for professionals who are adaptable, quick learner and contribute to design, development, and day-to-day advancements in PDL feature sets. The development will be on Linux platforms. Responsible for multisite design/development and supporting customers/OEM. As part of the printer team, you will be closely working on Page Descriptive Language interpretation, imaging, display lists, rendering that involves color conversions, fonts, compression, print settings, device and job handling, 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.ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Key Responsibilities: Ability to multitask in a paced environment. Capability to comprehend and capture accurate requirements. Define tasks and create work breakdown including estimation of tasks. Ability to prioritize requests and communicate priorities. Develop and test software of major scale and complexity to agreed timescales. Maintain firmware software components including defect investigation. Conduct software peer reviews. Create relevant documentation following the departments processes. Design firmware components that require to be enhanced and adapted to existing design. Deliver high-quality firmware in line with the departments processes. Contribute to continuous development of the departments processes. Required: Excellent C and/or C++ programming skills with proven experience of writing efficient code for high performance and memory constrained systems. Extensive product software development experience in embedded environments. Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills that may be applied to modeling solutions mathematically to resolve potential system issues. Ability to provide work breakdown for new features with feasibility study, effort estimates and risk mitigation. Strong communication skills with ability to evaluate and create design documentation detailing complex features and relationships. Effective leadership skills that should help to plan and deliver the tasks as well as to manage and delegate work to the team. Prior printer firmware development experience would be a bonus Raster and/or vector print data handling Image transformations like scaling, rotation, half-tones, etc., PDLs, Fonts, color space, rendering models, display lists. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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. 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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 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. Responsibilities Demonstrate consistent, high quality, on-time, independent execution on moderately complex technical tasks. Strong technical expertise and ownership for the modules owned with limited direction and oversight. Lead development efforts for Security software in C for embedded platforms on ARM / RISCV processors. Responsible for planning, time management, and quality of own deliverables and of the team. Follow defined methodologies, processes, and procedures for various software development activities. Triage, Debug, and resolve issues and bugs in the software through good problem-solving skills. Collaborate within and cross functional teams as required to ensure quality work products are delivered. Work on multiple assignments and demonstrate an ability and flexibility to cater to changing priorities. Effectively resolve ambiguities in requirements and priorities; And independently resolve blocking issues. Keep oneself up to date with industry trends and technology developments around the related areas of work. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Electronics or related field. Minimum 6-8 years of experience in Embedded software development and programming in C / C++ / Assembly. Strong understanding of Embedded hardware, Computer Architecture and Operating System concepts. Good understanding of OS concepts such as tasks, signals, timers, priorities, deadlocks, stacks, etc. Understanding of RTOS fundamentals like multi-threading, interrupt management, cache/memory management etc. Understanding of YOCTO/OWRT/Android build framework. Exposure of Linux device driver development, debugging, system stability, etc. Experience in leading and driving software development activities independently and working with multiple teams. Good expertise and experience on product security for embedded devices, which may include a subset of the following skillsets: Symmetric & Asymmetric Cryptography, Device integrity & Authentication, Secure communications, Trusted execution environment, Protected virtualization Platform isolation techniques, Embedded/real time OS security, Vulnerability detection methods, Exploit mitigation techniques, Hardware access control, Secure provisioning and debug, Key management and applied cryptography Desirable Qualifications Good understanding of and experience on embedded processor architectures like ARMv8/9 or RISC-V processors. Experience with code versioning tools (git / perforce) build tools (Makefiles / SConscript / Python), and debuggers like JTAG. Understanding of a broad range of topics Linux Kernel, Android Frameworks, Secure software development etc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Embedded systems domain Solid C/C++ programming skills, multithreading and OS concepts\fundamentals Understanding of Windows OS internals, including the Windows Driver Model (WDM) and Windows Driver Frameworks (KMDF/UMDF). Hands-on experience with DirectX, DXVA, or other video acceleration APIs. Device driver programming and debugging with WinDbg, JTAG/other tools. Any of the multimedia (Video, Camera, Computer Vision) domain experience. Knowledge on video compression standards (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, etc.). Embedded OS (Kernel architecture, OS services heap, memory, multi-core, multi-threading, and crash debugging). Ability to Collaborate with cross-functional teams Communication, written & interpersonal skills, motivation, the ability to learn quickly to design, implement and debug video\multimedia features for Compute Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. \ 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. Responsibilities The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for: Development and productize various video solutions on Qualcomm processors Develop, enhance and debug user mode and kernel mode drivers for video encoding and decoding on Windows-based systems. Ensure seamless integration of video hardware accelerators with the operating system and application layers. Develop and optimize video encode/decode pipelines, leveraging standards such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, and AV1. Collaborate with Video HW,FW ,GPU teams to define and optimize hardware/software interfaces for video codecs. Profile, analyze, and optimize video driver performance for low latency, power efficiency, and high throughput on embedded platforms. Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to video hardware, software, and driver interactions. Utilize debugging tools like WinDbg, WPP tracing, and kernel debugging utilities to troubleshoot problems. Ability to clearly Coordinate with other teach areas to integrate video solution or debugging Issues Work closely with other technical teams to ensure end-to-end video processing system functionality. Customer interaction to commercialize Qualcomm Video solutions. Works independently with minimal supervision. Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: As a " CPU Core Validation Engineer " you would be part of CPU Validation team in CPU org working on v alidation of CPU core pipeline arch and micro arch features. Roles and Responsibilities Develop detailed test plan considering the IP arch and uarch features. Work with CPU design and verification teams to develop CPU bring up and functional validation test plans for the IP owned. Develop validation methodology and test contents to exercise on emulators during pre-Si phase and on Silicon. Work with SOC bring up teams, software teams to plan CPU core features bringup and end to end validation. Triage and debug failures on Silicon. Develop test contents and testing strategies to assist validation of CPU on silicon. Work with CPU verification teams to reproduce silicon fails on emulators and FPGAs. Work with design team to suggest, architect new debug features to improve future CPU bringups. Minimum BA/BS degree in CS/EE with 5+ years experience. 3+ Experience in Silicon Validation and bring up. Implementation of assembly, C/C++ language embedded firmware Experience with software tool chain including assemblers, C compilers, Makefiles, and source code control tools. "‹ Preferred Good understanding of micro-processor architecture, in domains such asCache Coherence, Memory ordering and Consistency, Prefetching, Branch Prediction, Renaming, Speculative execution, and Address Translation/Memory Management. Knowledge of Random Instruction Sequencing (RIS) and testing a given design, at the Block/Unit-level and Subsystem/Chip-level for proving correctness. Experience in writing Test plans and Assembly code. Ability to develop and work independently on a block/unit of the design. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.