Linux BSP Dev (CE)- Engineer
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We’re seeking a Linux Engineer with 2–4 years of hands‑on experience to support Linux system bring‑up, debugging, and optimization. You’ll work closely with hardware, firmware, application, and customer teams while building strong system‑level expertise.
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Exp: 1 to 3 yr
Loc: HYD
Tittle: Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Support Linux bring‑up and validation on new hardware
Assist with kernel configuration, device trees, and drivers
Debug boot, performance, memory, power, and stability issues
Troubleshoot storage, networking, USB, PCIe, display, and audio
Optimize boot time, CPU, memory, and I/O performance
Work with Yocto, Buildroot, Debian/Ubuntu, or Fedora builds
Contribute to automation using Shell or Python
Collaborate across teams and participate in code reviews
Requirements
Strong Linux fundamentals and OS internals
Hands‑on kernel configuration and basic debugging experience
Familiarity with device drivers and Linux boot flow (GRUB/U‑Boot)
Proficiency in C/C++ and Shell scripting
Experience with Git; Docker/KVM is a plus
Nice to Have
Embedded Linux or ARM experience
Basic secure boot or SELinux knowledge
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. • 2+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. • 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.
- Strong Linux fundamentals and OS internals
- Hands‑on kernel configuration and basic debugging experience
- Familiarity with device drivers and Linux boot flow (GRUB/U‑Boot)
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Shell scripting
- Experience with Git; Docker/KVM is a plus
- Embedded Linux or ARM experience
- Basic secure boot or SELinux knowledge
- To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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