Embedded Linux & Firmware Developer (Staff/Sr Staff) – Custom CPU Post-Silicon Team

About this role

## Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm’s Custom CPU Post-Silicon team is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux and Firmware Developer to help shape the future of high-performance computing. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain bare-metal firmware and Linux-based software stacks for our next-generation custom CPU platforms. What You’ll Work On * Firmware & Kernel Development: Design, implement, optimize and maintain Linux kernel modules, device drivers, bootloaders, and bare-metal firmware for custom CPU-based embedded hardware and emulation platforms

* Board Support Packages (BSP): Develop and maintain BSPs for new and existing hardware platforms, including bootloaders, kernel configuration and device tree * Hardware Bring-Up: Collaborate with hardware engineers to enable software stack on silicon and emulation platforms, debug hardware-software interactions, and ensure seamless integration. * System Optimization: Analyze and resolve issues related to system performance, memory usage, power consumption, and reliability. * Debug & Troubleshoot: Diagnose complex technical issues across embedded Linux OS, drivers, and high-level operating systems (Ubuntu, Android, Yocto)

* Open-Source Strategy: Provide architectural guidance and establish processes for open-source software delivery, including CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks. * Continuous Innovation: Stay current with Linux development trends and emerging open-source technologies. * Documentation: Create clear technical documentation for designs, code, and test procedures

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and product teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality integrated solutions. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related f

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