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Staff Engineer - Linux Kernel Upstream

Staff Engineer - Linux Kernel Upstream

Qualcomm

11 - 16 years

13 - 18 Lacs

hyderabad

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Skills Required

linux rest python firmware development linux kernel qa java embedded systems system architecture software solutions software engineering programming language performance optimization firmware programming architecture

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Job Type

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Job Description

General Summary:

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.
Proven experience in leading small engineering teams and driving technical initiatives.
Strong understanding of system architecture, memory management, and performance optimization.
Experience contributing to open-source projects, particularly in the Linux kernel community.

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

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