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Sr. SW Engineer (Senior Embedded Linux Engineer)

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The Senior Software Engineer leads the development, integration, and maintenance of Linux-based modem solutions on Qualcomm SDX platforms. The role involves board bring-up, device driver development, system performance optimization, and technical leadership across the product lifecycle.

Job Summary

The Sr. SW Engineer leads the architecture, development, integration, and maintenance of Linux-based modem solutions built on Qualcomm SDX platforms. Key responsibilities include Embedded Linux software development, application and device driver development, board bring-up activities, modem feature implementation and validation, and system performance optimization.

This position is reporting to the SW2 Team Leader, and will perform root cause analysis and debugging of complex technical issues while contributing throughout the entire product lifecycle, from requirements definition and design to implementation, validation, and product release. You will collaborate with global engineering teams to enhance product stability, performance, and quality, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.

This position will drive the development of next-generation modem products and technologies by leveraging expertise in Embedded Linux, Qualcomm SDX platforms, cellular modem technologies, system architecture, device drivers, and data connectivity solutions.


Objectives & Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software solutions for Qualcomm SDX modem platforms, including applications, services, and device drivers.
  • Lead board bring-up, hardware integration, platform enablement, and system validation activities.
  • Develop and optimize modem features and data connectivity solutions to meet product and customer requirements.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software and system issues across application, middleware, kernel, and driver layers.
  • Drive system integration, feature verification, performance optimization, and product quality improvements throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Contribute to security, reliability, and maintainability through secure software development practices, code reviews, and technical improvements.
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams, provide technical leadership, and mentor engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

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