Senior Engineer - Embedded DSP SW

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

Architecting, designing, and developing multi-processor multimedia and AI frameworks that span across CPU, DSP, and NPU.Developing high-performance drivers and runtime libraries to unlock the full potential of specialized DSP and AI hardware. Linux Kernel , Memory architecture, PCIe Drivers, C/C++

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of 35 engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative development environment.Architect, design, and implement embedded software solutions using C and C++.Drive development and optimization of Linux device drivers, firmware modules, and system-level components.Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.Contribute to design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation.Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues across hardware and software boundaries.

Required Qualifications

11+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems, Linux device drivers, or firmware development.10+ years of professional experience in C and C++ programming.Experience contributing to open-source projects, particularly in the Linux kernel community.Proven experience in leading small engineering teams and driving technical initiatives.Strong understanding of system architecture, memory management, and performance optimization.

Preferred/Bonus Skills

Experience with RPC (Remote Procedure Call) frameworks.Familiarity with ARM SMMU (System Memory Management Unit).Knowledge of Linux DMA buffers and memory sharing mechanisms.Exposure to Accel driver frameworks or similar hardware acceleration interfaces.Demonstrated ability to upstream patches; having a few accepted or posted patches to the Linux kernel is a strong advantage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  

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Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.