Senior Director, Engineering - Linux IoT
at Qualcomm
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Role: Engineering lead for multiple Linux IoT projects, driving multiple leads and teams across geos and projects. Lead multiple concurrent, extremely large IoT projects based on Linux with 25+ years of engineering experience and a proven hands-on track in embedded systems. Requires strong expertise in Linux distributions (Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian), C/C++ and kernel/driver development, and end-to-end software stack ownership across large cross-functional teams. Ability to manage product conceptualization to commercialization and collaborate with product marketing and business teams.
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Qualcomm India Private LimitedJob Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Job Description
Role: Engineering lead for multiple Linux IOT Projects
Key responsibilities:
Drive multiple leads and teams across geos and projects. Lead multiple concurrent, extremely large IOT projects based on Linux
25+ years of engineering experience with an established and proven track record of strong hands-on engineering skills in embedded systems.
Past experience in Linux Distros (Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian) for embedded products
Coding experience in C/C+, Android/Linux, Drivers/Frameworks, end-to-end software stack. Strong understanding of system architecture, kernel development, and device drivers. Strong exposure to chipset architecture and end-to-end system aspects from software perspective. Past working experience in one or more of the areas – Multimedia, Linux, Core Platform, Ethernet Protocols, Power/Performance
Direct experience handling end-to-end life cycle projects concurrently from product conceptualization to commercialization. Work with large, diversified engineering teams, product marketing and business teams
Strong understanding of system architecture, kernel development, and device drivers.
Requirements:
Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronics Engineering, , Computer Science, or related field.
25+ Years of experience
Strong development experience with C/C++ and good programming skills.
Strong communication skills and analytics skills
Proven experience in Linux development, with a strong focus on Yocto, Ubuntu, and Debian distributions.
Strong hands-on experience on Ubuntu, RedHat like Linux Distros and understanding of Linux related concepts like systemd, SELinux, Snaps, Sandboxing, Container, Docker, etc.
Strong understanding of Linux kernel and internals.
Strong understanding of SOC systems and related concepts, including bring-up.
Good know-how of Multimedia subsystems like Camera, Video, Audio, Display and Graphics.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Strong hands-on experience with troubleshooting software and system issues.
Strong hands-on experience with full software development life cycle including design, implementation, deployment and support.
Strong aptitude, quick learner, self-motivated, willing to explore and work across breadth of various technology areas.
Deductive problem solving, good verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 9+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
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