R&D - IoT Linux Software Engineer

Company Qualcomm China

Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary We are looking for an experienced Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join our platform software team. This role focuses on Linux-based system development on Qualcomm chipsets, supporting foundational platform development for robotics, wearables, action cameras, and drones. The scope includes BSP, kernel, driver development, system features, and platform SDK construction. Candidates with team leadership experience are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Linux platform architecture, including bootloader, kernel, BSP, and drivers (e.g., CPU, memory, clock, PCIE, Ethernet, device trees);
• Build and maintain Yocto or Debian/Ubuntu-based platforms to support productization;
• Implement system-level features such as memory management, scheduler, locking, and block device drivers;
• Collaborate with global teams to identify and resolve system-level issues, ensuring platform stability and performance;
• Document technical designs and contribute to SDK development and delivery;
• Lead small technical teams and drive project execution and delivery;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Master’s degree with 3+ years of embedded Linux platform development experience;
• Proficient in C and Assembly with solid Linux kernel development experience;
• Familiar with ARM architecture and system-level programming;
• Skilled in debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, ftrace, and perf;
• Experience with Yocto, Ubuntu/Debian, or Android/Linux system design is a plus;
• Experience with Qualcomm Linux/Android platforms is a strong advantage;
• Prior experience in team leadership or technical mentoring is preferred;
• Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with a collaborative mindset.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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