Linux BSP Dev (CE)- Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 11
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm India Private Limited's Engineering Group, within Software Applications Engineering, is seeking a Linux Engineer to support Linux system bring‑up, debugging, and optimization. The work spans kernel configuration, device trees, drivers, boot flow, and build systems such as Yocto, Buildroot, and Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora. The role collaborates closely with hardware, firmware, application, and customer teams while building strong system‑level expertise.
What you will do
- Support Linux bring‑up and validation on new hardware
- Assist with kernel configuration, device trees, and drivers
- Debug boot, performance, memory, power, and stability issues
- Troubleshoot storage, networking, USB, PCIe, display, and audio
- Optimize boot time, CPU, memory, and I/O performance
- Work with Yocto, Buildroot, Debian/Ubuntu, or Fedora builds
- Contribute to automation using Shell or Python
- Collaborate across teams and participate in code reviews
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- 2+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.
- Strong Linux fundamentals and OS internals
- Hands‑on kernel configuration and basic debugging experience
- Familiarity with device drivers and Linux boot flow (GRUB/U‑Boot)
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Shell scripting
- Experience with Git; Docker/KVM is a plus
Preferred qualifications
- Embedded Linux or ARM experience
- Basic secure boot or SELinux knowledge
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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