2025_Embedded Software Developer_SDS/BSV-ENG_QCOM_Hyderabad

Job Summary

The Embedded Software Developer will design, develop, and debug embedded software primarily for Linux and Android platforms with a focus on multimedia frameworks and video processing. This role contributes to advancing Qualcomm’s embedded systems by leveraging expertise in programming, device driver development, and real-time operating systems to support cutting-edge video and streaming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for Linux and Android multimedia frameworks, focusing on Video4Linux2 (V4L2) and related kernel components.
• Implement and debug video usage models including playback, streaming, camcorder, WiFi display, and content protection.
• Work on video compression standards such as H264, H.265, and AV1, and implement streaming protocols like HLS, HTTP, and DASH.
• Design and develop Linux device drivers and perform debugging using tools such as Windbg and JTAG.
• Collaborate on ARM or other embedded System on Chip (SoC) development and debugging.
• Apply software design patterns and multi-threaded programming techniques to optimize embedded software performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in programming languages including C, C++, Java, and Python.
• Experience with Android and Linux multimedia frameworks and Linux Kernel development, especially V4L2.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, multi-threaded programming, and computer architecture.
• Solid understanding of operating systems, data structures, and algorithms, particularly for Linux/Android platforms.
• Skilled in software debugging on embedded real-time operating systems, preferably Linux.
• Familiarity with video compression standards (H264/H.265/AV1) and streaming protocols (HLS/HTTP/DASH).
• Experience in Linux device driver development and debugging.
• Expertise with Linux development tools and debugging techniques such as Windbg and JTAG.
• Experience with ARM or other embedded SoC development and debugging.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Perl scripting.
• Advanced knowledge of multimedia content protection mechanisms.
• Familiarity with additional embedded platforms or real-time operating systems.
• Exposure to cloud or network streaming technologies.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant embedded software development experience, particularly in Linux and Android environments.

Environment

• Full-time position based in Hyderabad.
• Work mode is Work From Office (WFO).
• The role involves working in a professional office environment with access to embedded development and debugging tools.

Salary

• For 1-5 years of experience: up to INR 20 LPA.
• For 5-8 years of experience: up to INR 28-30 LPA.