Linux Android Power SW Engineer, Senior Staff

Overview

Company:Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

Job Overview:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age – and this is where you come in.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age and this is where you come in.The Snapdragon chipsets have pushed smart phone industry with more and more complex use cases and workloads getting baked into ever shrinking size & sleeker phones in the market. This has introduced significant challenges in extending the battery life of the product on one spectrum and achieving superior performance within the device thermal envelope on the other spectrum. Coming up with diverse and innovative approaches in software and hardware is very critical in solving these broad and deep cutting edge technical problems. Interested in playing a key role in optimizing battery life while maintaining high performance in todays premium tier smart phone devices? Join Qualcomm Linux Android Power team to improve battery life across wide range of real-world workloads which include Browser, Gaming, Social Media, Streaming, Augmented Reality, Device Stand-by across 5G and WiFi Connectivity.

We are looking for talented, motivated and experienced Embedded Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Android software and good understanding of ARM based System-on-Chip Architecture and Digital Systems. As part of Linux Power Software team you will get a chance to work on the cutting edge power management solutions on the industry leading Snapdragon Family of processors.

The selected candidate would be responsible for one or more of the following areas:

+ Lead Snapdragon Premium Tier Chipset Commercialization efforts to meet Power goals across broad set of use-cases.

+ Develop software features to improve power and performance; Work with hardware and software technology teams to identify and commercialize new hardware/software features

+ Algorithmic improvements to Linux kernel resource management schemes (eg., Linux Scheduler Task Placement, Resource scaling and power management of various hardware IPs); Develop simulation models for rapid prototyping of software features

+ Extend device analytics tools and platforms to understand real-world usage of Snapdragon hardware/platforms

Preferred skills:

+ Programming and Technical Skills: C, C++, Python, Linux device drivers, ARM Assembly Language, JTAG

+ Android and Embedded Linux Kernel Development, Computer Software Programs, Software Applications, Digital Systems, Computer Organization/Architecture.

+ Experience in Data Analytics Tools and Python Libraires like Pandas, Numpy is a plus

Physical Requirements

+ Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.

+ Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.

+ Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).

+ Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.

+ Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors – Computer Science, Bachelors – Engineering, Bachelors – Information Systems

Work Experiences:

3+ years experience with debugging techniques., 4+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc., 7+ years Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

Certifications:

Skills:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Masters – Computer Science, Masters – Engineering, Masters – Information Systems

Work Experiences:

2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above) ,12+ years Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

Certifications:

Skills:

Android, Computer Software Programs, Embedded Device Drivers, Embedded Linux, Software Applications

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