General Summary:
As a Senior Engineer in the Product Debug team, you will contribute to ensuring software stability on Qualcomm SoCs. This role spans the product lifecycle-from pre-silicon validation to commercialization-requiring strong Linux fundamentals, embedded systems knowledge, and a passion for debugging complex issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Debug & Stability Analysis:
• Assist in investigating and resolving system/software stability issues across multi-processor, Linux/multi-RTOS environments.
• Support analysis of timing issues in RTOS and Linux applications and contribute to performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, test, customer engineering) for issue triage.
Advanced Debug Techniques:
• Learn and apply tools such as JTAG, ETM, Trace32, GDB, and oscilloscopes for low-level debugging.
• Perform code inspection, instrumentation, and log analysis under guidance to identify root causes.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
• Participate in chip bring-up, stability scrums, and feature design discussions.
• Contribute to improvements in debug processes through automation scripts and documentation.
Knowledge Development:
• Build understanding of Qualcomm SoC architecture, CPUSS architecture, DSP subsystems, and interconnects.
• Gain expertise in Qualcomm DSP debugging and profiling techniques.
• Develop knowledge of Qualcomm Neural Network (QNN) model execution on DSPs, including performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Stay current on Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and embedded system trends.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1-4 years in semiconductor or embedded systems domain (internship or academic projects in Linux kernel development or debugging preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming; familiarity with Assembly is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Linux internals (kernel, device drivers, memory management) and RTOS fundamentals (scheduling, synchronization).
• Awareness of debugging tools (Trace32, GDB) and hardware/software interaction.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with ARM/Cortex/Hexagon architectures and bus systems (AHB, NoC).
• Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell) for automation.
• Hands-on experience with Linux device drivers, kernel modules, or system-level debugging is a strong plus
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$111,300.00 - $166,900.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
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