Sr Staff Engineer- Android Telephony
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering
In short
Qualcomm seeks a Senior Staff Engineer for their Handset Software team, focusing on Android Telephony. This technical leadership role requires end-to-end ownership of the Application Processor Subsystem, ensuring software health, stability, and release quality. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality software from development through mass production.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years of Software Engineering experience, with a focus on Embedded Linux or Android.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python, Bash) is desirable.
- Experience with Source Control & Build Systems.
- Ability to understand high level debug of complex system issues is very helpful.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience leading through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for a shipped consumer product.
- Experience interfacing with external customers or handling customer escalations.
Benefits
- Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
- Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
- Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Skills
LinuxAndroidCC++JavaPythonBashEmbedded Linux
#Android#Telephony#Linux#Software Engineering#Embedded Linux#C/C++#Python#Bash#System Integration#Release Management
About Qualcomm
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.\n\n
Company
QualcommJob Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Hyderabad, India
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
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