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Senior Engineer - Product Debug Team

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In short

As a Senior Engineer in the Product Debug team, you will investigate and resolve system/software stability issues on Qualcomm SoCs, utilizing advanced debugging tools and techniques. This role requires strong Linux fundamentals, embedded systems knowledge, and collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and resolve system/software stability issues across multi-processor, Linux/multi-RTOS environments.
  • Analyze timing issues in RTOS and Linux applications and contribute to performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, test, and customer engineering teams for issue triage.
  • Learn and apply debugging tools such as JTAG, ETM, Trace32, GDB, and oscilloscopes.
  • Perform code inspection, instrumentation, and log analysis to identify root causes.
  • Participate in chip bring-up, stability scrums, and feature design discussions.
  • Contribute to improvements in debug processes through automation scripts and documentation.
  • Build understanding of Qualcomm SoC architecture, CPUSS architecture, DSP subsystems, and interconnects.
  • Gain expertise in Qualcomm DSP debugging and profiling techniques.
  • Develop knowledge of Qualcomm Neural Network (QNN) model execution on DSPs, including performance optimization and troubleshooting.
  • Stay current on Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and embedded system trends.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 1–4 years in semiconductor or embedded systems domain (internship or academic projects in Linux kernel development or debugging preferred).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to learn and adapt quickly.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming; familiarity with Assembly is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of Linux internals (kernel, device drivers, memory management) and RTOS fundamentals (scheduling, synchronization).
  • Awareness of debugging tools (Trace32, GDB) and hardware/software interaction.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with ARM/Cortex/Hexagon architectures and bus systems (AHB, NoC).
  • Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell) for automation.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux device drivers, kernel modules, or system-level debugging is a strong plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

1 day ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

San Diego, United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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