Security & BSP Engineer – Embedded Systems (Customer Engineering)

Company
Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

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 Overview
We're looking for a motivated engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience to join our Customer Engineering team. This role involves working on ARM architecture, Linux/Android drivers, and platform-level security features. The candidate will help triage customer-reported issues, customize OEM platforms, and support product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Debug and resolve issues on Linux/Android platforms (stability, functionality, customization).
• Customize Linux drivers for Qualcomm ASICs based on OEM needs.
• Work on ARM TrustZone, Hypervisor, and platform security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong debugging skills with ARM architecture and TrustZone.
• Experience with JTAG/T32, crash-dump analysis.
• Solid understanding of Linux/RTOS internals (scheduler, MMU/SMMU, IPCs, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with device drivers in embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Java/Python.
• Familiarity with Android security features and cryptographic algorithms.
• Exposure to boot architectures (uBoot, Bootloader, UEFI).
• Experience with Android framework/service/driver development.
• Knowledge of Android Studio and debugging tools (tombstones, dumps).
• Experience with OpenSSL/Crypto drivers is a plus.
• Familiarity with development tools like GIT, P4, GERRIT.

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