Senior Engineer - Platforms Software; Wearables

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

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Software Engineering

Role Summary

• We are seeking a hands‑on, domain‑strong engineer to architect, build, and optimize embedded platforms on RTOS(zephyr)/Linux Embedded/Andriod‑Wear/WearOS with deep ownership of platform modules and low‑power strategies.
• The role encompasses activities around platform bring‑up, driver/application development, and end‑to‑end system power and stability.
• The role expects co‑work with cross‑functional teams (sensors, display, connectivity, product SW).

• 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 languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• Programming – Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ programming, with proven ability to write efficient code for low‑power, memory‑constrained embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded application development and integration with platform components.
• Operating Systems – Hands‑on experience in RTOS/Linux Embedded/Andriod‑Wear/WearOS based environments; exposure to platform customization and kernel (LE/Andriod‑Wear/WearOS/Zephyr) with examples such as Zephyr – Kconfig, device tree, CMake/West manifests, kernel tuning, and subsystem integration.
• Hands‑on experience with boot loader, HAL, clock/power, interrupts, and peripheral drivers (I²C/SPI/UART/GPIO/Timers/Watchdog).
• Power – Proven experience in implementing advanced low‑power use cases and integrating complex display and sensor solutions for smartwatch platforms; exposure to system‑level and device‑level power management policies for embedded platforms.
• Debugging – In‑depth knowledge of ARM architecture, particularly Cortex‑M/A series, leveraging architectural features for performance optimization.
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills to resolve complex system‑level issues across hardware and software boundaries. Hands‑on knowledge of using JTAG based debugger is a must.
• Proficient with debug tools (JTAG/SWD, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, T32/J‑Link).
• General Skills Needed – Excellent communication skills, with the ability to author and review detailed design documentation for complex features and interfaces.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers; lead small feature squads and cross‑team task forces.
• Desirable Skills – Ability to read through/investigate complex SOC designs.
• Knowledge of CI for embedded targets (build/test/sign‑off), own code reviews, and enforce secure coding and MISRA‑like practices.

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