Senior Engineer- Linux Drivers
SunGreenH2
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Posted on Mar 14, 2026
Company:
Qualcomm India Private Limited
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
Job description:
Qualcomm is looking for Senior software engineers to develop and optimize drivers for multimedia. The software driver/framework can run on multi-threaded embedded environments, comprised of CPU, DSP processors and firmware blocks. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in computer architecture combined with experience in developing optimized driver software in C/C++ on Linux platforms
Responsibilities:
Linux Driver development, RTOS, C, C++
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Qualcomm India Private Limited
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
Job description:
Qualcomm is looking for Senior software engineers to develop and optimize drivers for multimedia. The software driver/framework can run on multi-threaded embedded environments, comprised of CPU, DSP processors and firmware blocks. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in computer architecture combined with experience in developing optimized driver software in C/C++ on Linux platforms
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and test high performance framework/applications working across multiple processors.
- Provide timely and quality support to the customers understanding the urgency/priorities.
- 4-5 years overall experience in Software Development and debugging
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++,
- Experience with development of drivers on Linux(preferred) or any other RTOS
- Strong experience in developing code using operating system(linux preferred) APIs and knowledge of virtual memory, CPU scheduling, process states, synchronization, etc
- Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical and technical stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn, think and adapt in a fast-changing environment
- Bachelors/Master’s in computer science or electrical engineering
- Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Linux Driver development, RTOS, C, C++
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
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 expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.