Senior Engineer - Android Linux platform Engineer

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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Software Engineering

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

This position offers hands‑on system‑embedded Linux software design and development to bring the next generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon products in Automotive ADAS and Infotainment working with multiple technology teams, Tier1s, OEMs and industry partners. The engineer will be involved in the next generation of embedded automotive software for Linux‑based automotive solutions.

In this role, there will be opportunities across the software stack including application boot loaders, kernel, user spaces such as Android and realtime Linux enabling full capabilities of Qualcomm Snapdragon hardware. The job will involve optimizing and improving the performance of Linux systems, understanding the core of Linux design principles and design to be adaptable to the Linux open‑source community standards, while also designing with safety and security to meet Automotive requirements.

The engineer will work closely with cross‑functional teams across multiple locations to define and implement complete solutions. Work assignments involve theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of C/C++ programming and real‑time operating systems, along with power and performance expertise on embedded systems.

• 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.
• 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.

• Android HAL understanding (HIDL, AIDL, VNDK) and interactions with multiple layers.
• Working knowledge of Android Build system.
• Basic understanding of GKI, GSI and compliance requirements.
• Android Stability, Debugging including Monkey, Instrumentation frameworks.
• Android CTS, VTS, STS.
• Strong C/C++/RUST programming skills. Hands‑on experience of Java, C++ Libraries/JNI & Frameworks.
• Experience in Git, Android Make, Android Tools, Android Studio, ADB.
• Experience with software development in Linux Kernel and/or userspace such as Yocto/Android.
• Experience in Kernel drivers, Memory management, Hypervisor, Virtualization, OS, and Hardware platform knowledge.
• Android Automotive OS / AOSP hands‑on.
• Linux Automotive (Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer) 3+ years professional work experience in embedded/automotive software and/or driver development on ARM SoCs on Linux/Android etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Independent and motivated problem solver.

• Applies software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
• Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
• Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
• Writes technical documentation for software projects.

• Works under supervision.
• Decision‑making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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