R&D – IoT Linux Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of Linux-based projects across the full software stack.
• Design and develop Linux system components, including bootloaders, kernel modules, device drivers, and platform-level features.
• Conduct in-depth requirement analysis and propose optimal technical solutions for Robotics, Drones, Wearable, and Action Camera products.
• Collaborate with global software, hardware, and product teams to ensure successful project outcomes and timely delivery.
• Explore and prototype new technologies such as virtualization (KVM, Xen) and containerization (Docker, LXC) on embedded Linux.
• Drive technical roadmaps, architecture decisions, and execution strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 7+ years of hands-on embedded Linux platform development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Familiarity with ARM CPU architecture and instruction sets.
• Solid experience with Linux kernel and platform development, including bootloader, device tree, driver bring-up, and systemd.
• Deep understanding of Linux internals, including memory management, scheduler, locking mechanisms, and block device drivers.
• Strong debugging skills using GDB, trace tools, and JTAG.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin (spoken and written).

About the Company

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, driving innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, and automotive sectors. Our engineering teams work on world-changing technologies that impact lives around the globe.