#Senior Engineer - Android Linux platform Engineer
Qualcomm
Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary 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. 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. 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Principal Duties And Responsibilities 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. Level Of Responsibility 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. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑View email address on click.appcast.io or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number for accommodations. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (The email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; we will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). 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. EEO Employer 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 confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits 111,300.00 - 166,900.00 The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Qualcomm
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