Engineer / Sr Eng / Lead - Display Driver Engineer / Linux Kernel Device Driver Engineer
Qualcomm · Greater Hyderabad Area
- Experience1–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Leveljunior
- Posted11 Sept 2026
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is hiring in Greater Hyderabad Area in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 1+ years of experience.
Skills
- C/C++
- Display drivers
- Linux kernel device drivers
- DRM/kernel programming
- Embedded programming
- Linux
- Windows
- Android
- OS/embedded fundamentals
The role
An embedded software engineer at a semiconductor technology company develops display drivers and Linux kernel device drivers for processor display subsystems, using C/C++ and DRM/kernel programming. Embedded programming and ARM-based systems further shape the work.
Full job description
Company
Qualcomm India Private Limited
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
B.E/M.E/M.Tech in ECE or computer science
Overall experience 1-10 years.
Strong in C/C++ programming with either Display Driver Exp / Linux Kernel Device Driver Experience.
Additional - Multimedia drivers (camera/display/video) work experience is good to have not Mandatory.
Experience in DRM/ Kernel programming.
Good understanding of OS/embedded fundamentals.
Strong C language and Linux/Windows embedded programming
Embedded debugging experience (working with HW boards, JTAG based debugging etc.) is a plus
Experience working on ARM based systems is a plus.
Titles - Engineer / Senior Engineer / Senior Lead Engineer.
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.
Role
To work on display sub system on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.
There are openings in the sub-areas of DP/DSI drivers, color processing frameworks, and kernel drivers in both Linux and Windows. Looking for someone who is an adaptable and quick learner. The development will be on Android and Windows platforms. Responsible for multisite design/development and supporting customers/OEM.
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