Principal Engineer
Qualcomm · Bengaluru
- Experience3–8 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted23 Sept 2026
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is hiring in Bengaluru in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.
Skills
- C/C++
- Linux
- Embedded systems
- ARM
- Linux kernel architecture
- Device drivers
- Firmware
- Automotive Grade Linux
- Yocto
- Real-time software
- RTOS
- Hypervisors
- Virtualization
- SoC architecture
- Memory management
- JTAG
- ISO 26262
- Functional safety
- C
- C++
- Java
- Python
The role
A principal embedded software engineer at a semiconductor and electronics company designs automotive software stacks using Embedded Software Engineer, C/C++, and Linux kernel architecture, while leading technical teams and shaping system architecture. The role also applies Automotive Grade Linux and Yocto.
Full job description
General Summary:
20+ Years of Experience in the Linux embedded domain to design, develop and support software solutions on multi-core ARM/CPUs, Strong C/C++ programming skills.
Embedded Platforms experience including low-level drivers and firmware, kernel anduser-space components on Automotive Grade Linux and Yocto build system for developing and maintaining the software stack for IVI and ADAS systems.
Design and development of software for heterogeneous compute platforms consisting of ARMs, GPUs, DSPs, and specialized hardware accelerators in an embedded SoC systems with J-TAG or ICE debuggers
Hands-on experience in defining end-end system wide architecture, assessment of memory and other system resources.
Hands on experience in Hypervisors and Virtualization technologies across CPU and MM hardware accelerators.
Ability to quickly prototype the proof of concept.
Ability to anticipate future enhancements in the SW and make proposals.
Experience in real-time SW development for embedded products, kernel bring-up.
Experience in KPIs/performance benchmarking, RT system tuning.
Hands on experience in leading medium to large technical teams.
Hands on experience of driver development on any RTOS andLinux userspace on AGL framework.
Detailed understanding SoC hardware blocks - Clocks, PLLs, GPIO, Interrupt Controllers (GIC), Peripherals(SPI/I2C/PCIE/CAN/Ethernet/USB/UFS),power management.
Experience in Linux kernel architecture, device drivers and memory management.
Experience in ISO26262/functional safety andsafe Linuxis highly recommended.
Experience in Multiprocessor Architecture, ARM processors, caching, interrupts, GIC.
Motivated self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to work withengineers/partners/customersacross different geographies.
Demonstrated experience working with senior management in a corporate environment.
Demonstrated experience in business process streamlining and transformation that includes disciplined approach to digitized services enabling.
Hands-on technical lead who is not hesitant to dig into the details where needed to get first-hand knowledge of the issues and play an active and personal role in steering team/Companys success.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 15+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 12+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
12+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc