senior Software Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Feb 27, 2026

About this role

Qualcomm is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Hyderabad, India. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, C, Linux.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Hyderabad, India
Posted
Feb 27, 2026

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Job description

from Qualcomm careers

##
Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

## Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

### Key responsibilities:

* ### Lead and drive software program on Qualcomm chips for Linux based IOT projects

* ### Strong engineering experience, hands on development, debugging with end-to-end software life cycle experience

* ### Strong embedded systems background, C/C++ coding experience, HW chipset and HW platform experience from software

* ### Experience with Linux software stack, drivers, frameworks across different tech areas building to an end-to-end software product

* ### Ability to work with large cross functional and distributed teams, drive engineering features and deliverables leading to an end-to-end software product

* ### Interface engineering with customers, business teams from requirements and commercialization support

* ### Strong front ending skills for the program and teams

###

### Requirements:

###
Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

### 15+ Years of experience
Strong development experience with C/C++ and good programming skills.
Strong communication skills and analytics skills
Strong understanding of Linux kernel and internals.
Strong understanding of SOC systems and related concepts, including bring-up.
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.

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