Qualcomm India Private Limited
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
Job Description
Job Overview
Designs, develops, and enhances drivers and software for DSP/SoC performance and power optimization in automotive systems (ADAS/IVI). Works on HLOS (Linux kernel) drivers that interface with DSP subsystems and analyzes performance and power characteristics of real-world automotive workloads.
Develops and maintains components for DCVS and DSP resource management. Troubleshoots performance and power issues across DSP subsystems and builds tools/utilities for profiling, debugging, and optimization.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure system-level performance, scalability, and efficiency. Applies analytical and modeling techniques to optimize software behavior.
Ensures compliance with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) and ISO 26262 functional safety standards, including documentation, traceability, and adherence to defined automotive software development processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in embedded systems software or driver development
- Experience working with real-time operating systems
- 2+ years of programming experience in C/C++/Python
- Basic understanding of ASPICE processes and ISO 26262 functional safety concepts
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of Software Engineering experience in automotive or embedded systems
- Experience in Linux kernel driver/module development
- Experience in DSP/CPU performance and power optimization
- Experience in automotive platforms (ADAS and/or IVI)
- Familiarity with ASPICE SWE.1–SWE.6 and audit processes
- Exposure to ISO 26262 lifecycle activities (safety requirements, FMEA, traceability, etc.)
- Experience working in a cross-functional or matrixed organization
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable software and drivers
- Analyze and resolve complex DSP performance and power issues
- Develop performance profiling, resource management, and debug tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet automotive program milestones
- Contribute to system design and architecture discussions
- Communicate technical status, risks, and dependencies effectively
- Ensure compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262 processes , including documentation and traceability
- Support performance optimization and issue resolution for ADAS/IVI use cases
- Develop and execute unit tests to ensure stability and functionality
Level of Responsibility
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