Senior Engineer - Product Debug Team

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group >
Software Engineering

As a Senior Engineer in the Product Debug team, you will contribute to ensuring software stability on Qualcomm SoCs. This role spans the product lifecycle—from pre‑silicon validation to commercialization—requiring strong Linux fundamentals, embedded systems knowledge, and a passion for debugging complex issues.

• Investigate and resolve system/software stability issues across multi‑processor, Linux/multi‑RTOS environments.
• Analyze timing issues in RTOS and Linux applications, contributing to performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (hardware, software, test, customer engineering) for issue triage.

• Learn and apply tools such as JTAG, ETM, Trace
  32, GDB, and oscilloscopes for low‑level debugging.
• Perform code inspection, instrumentation, and log analysis under guidance to identify root causes.

• Participate in chip bring‑up, stability scrums, and feature design discussions.
• Contribute to improvements in debug processes through automation scripts and documentation.

• Build understanding of Qualcomm SoC architecture, CPUSS architecture, DSP subsystems, and interconnects.
• Gain expertise in Qualcomm DSP debugging and profiling techniques.
• Develop knowledge of Qualcomm Neural Network (QNN) model execution on DSPs, including performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Stay current on Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and embedded system trends.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR 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.

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1–4 years in semiconductor or embedded systems domain (internship or academic projects in Linux kernel development or debugging preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming; familiarity with Assembly is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Linux internals (kernel, device drivers, memory management) and RTOS fundamentals (scheduling, synchronization).
• Awareness of debugging tools (Trace
  32, GDB) and hardware/software interaction.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with ARM/Cortex/Hexagon architectures and bus systems (AHB, NoC).
• Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell) for automation.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux device drivers, kernel modules, or system‑level debugging is a strong plus.

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• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants.
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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 proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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