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Qualcomm India Private Limited
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
We are looking for a Senior Staff Engineer to join our Handset Software team as a Linux Software Product Engineer (Android)
This is a technical leadership and project lead role, with end‑to‑end ownership of the Application Processor Subsystem, including software health, stability, and release quality
You will serve as the technical anchor for the product, working closely with Kernel, Multimedia, Modem, Program Management, Test, and Customer Engineering teams to ensure high‑quality software delivery from development through mass production
Lead end‑to‑end delivery of the Linux/Android software stack from early bring‑up to commercial launch
Own software release readiness, define quality criteria, and approve customer‑ready builds
Drive system‑level issue triage (stability, crashes, performance, power) and push issues to closure
Identify software risks early and work with leadership to mitigate them
Act as the primary technical interface across development, testing, customer, and program teams
Drive key system KPIs such as boot time, memory footprint, performance, and power
Support customer engagements from requirements to commercialization
Mentor engineers and help define efficient integration and triage processes
Be hands‑on when needed and actively guide teams to success
Strong experience with the Linux software stack (drivers, frameworks, system integration)
Proven ability to lead large, cross‑functional, global engineering teams
Hands‑on technical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience delivering end‑to‑end software products to production quality
3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience: 12+ years of Software Engineering experience, with a focus on Embedded Linux or Android
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of the Embedded Linux software stack (Bootloader, Kernel, Userspace, Middleware)Proven experience in Software Integration and Release Management for complex SoCsProficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python, Bash) is desirableExperience with Source Control & Build SystemsAbility to understand high level debug of complex system issues is very helpful
Education: Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Leadership Experience: Experience leading through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for a shipped consumer productExperience interfacing with external customers or handling customer escalations
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