Sr Staff Engineer - Linux

A leading semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company that designs and manufactures wireless technology and mobile chipsets.
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Staff Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Sr Staff Engineer - Linux

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in Linux to join their engineering team in Hyderabad. This role represents a senior technical leadership position requiring extensive experience in Linux systems and software development. The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in Linux distributions, system APIs, and modern containerization technologies.

The position involves leading complex software development projects, designing and implementing critical embedded systems, and providing technical guidance to team members. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in a company that's at the forefront of wireless technology and mobile chipset development.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to work on challenging technical problems while providing technical leadership. You'll be responsible for designing and developing sophisticated software solutions, conducting complex code reviews, and collaborating across different engineering disciplines.

The position comes with comprehensive benefits including world-class health coverage, financial planning support, professional development opportunities, and wellbeing programs. Qualcomm offers a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside leading engineering experts while having access to continuous learning and mentorship opportunities.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of embedded Linux systems while working for one of the world's leading semiconductor companies. The role combines technical excellence with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in the field of Linux system development.

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Responsibilities For Sr Staff Engineer - Linux

  • Design, develop, create, modify, and validate critical embedded software programs for Linux based systems
  • Analyze user needs, software requirements, and constraints to design customized software
  • Design and implement software sub-systems for complex, large-scale products
  • Lead design, coding, sustenance and testing efforts
  • Perform complex code reviews and regression tests
  • Collaborate with Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers
  • Write detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects
  • Provide supervision/guidance to other team members

Requirements For Sr Staff Engineer - Linux

Linux
Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science with 6+ years experience or Master's with 5+ years or PhD with 4+ years
  • 3+ years of work experience with Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python)
  • 8+ years of experience with Linux Distributions (Yocto, OpenWRT, Debian)
  • 8+ years of hands-on work experience with Git, GitHub, Gerrit
  • 5+ years in technical leadership role
  • 5+ years of experience with Linux system API
  • Strong understanding of Linux security, networking and user management
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and virtualization technologies
  • Programming Language Skills: C, C++, Python, Rust and shell scripting

Benefits For Sr Staff Engineer - Linux

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • World-class health coverage for employees and dependents
  • Financial planning and future security programs
  • Emotional/mental health support
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Continuous learning and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship programs

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