Senior Software Engineer

Company Description

Qualcomm R&D is a global leader in wireless technology development, striving to drive innovation and create solutions that transform how the world connects. With a commitment to engineering excellence and groundbreaking research, Qualcomm builds technologies that enable smarter devices and seamless connectivity. Known for fostering a collaborative environment, Qualcomm invests in cutting-edge advancements to empower developers and engineers to create impactful technological solutions. As part of our mission, we are looking for talented professionals to join our growing team and help shape the future of connectivity.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in OpenWRT/Linux environments, spanning both kernel and user space development. This role involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining networking and wireless solutions on embedded platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable, and secure networking products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software components for OpenWRT-based systems, including kernel modules, device drivers, and user-space applications.
• Optimize Linux kernel performance for networking and wireless subsystems.
• Implement and debug networking protocols (TCP/IP stack, routing, VLAN, QoS).
• Work on Wi-Fi stack integration, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Build and maintain custom Linux distributions using GCC toolchains, build systems (e.g., Buildroot, Yocto, OpenWRT build system).
• Develop automation scripts and tools in Python for testing, deployment, and CI/CD.
• Analyze and resolve complex system-level issues involving kernel, drivers, and user space.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for board bring-up and BSP integration.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, static analysis, and code reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux system programming (kernel and user space).
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Solid experience with Python for scripting and automation.
• Expertise in Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with OpenWRT or similar embedded Linux distributions.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and Wi-Fi technologies (802.11 standards).
• Familiarity with GCC, cross-compilation, and build environments.
• Experience with debugging tools (gdb, strace, perf) and profiling techniques.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with QoS, VLAN, and advanced routing.
• Exposure to wireless chipset SDKs (Qualcomm, MediaTek, etc.).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) in embedded environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge networking and wireless solutions.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment