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Core Tech - Kernel and Services engineer

QualcommChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaPosted 16 May 2026

Qualcomm is hiring an embedded software engineer for its Core Platform Kernel & Services team in Chennai. The role focuses on developing drivers and kernel services for various Qualcomm SOC segments including mobile, automotive, and IoT. You will work with OS environments like Linux, QNX, and RTOS, collaborating across hardware and software layers. The position requires strong C programming skills and hardware architectural knowledge.

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Experience

2-6 years

Function

Engineering

Work mode

Onsite, India

Company

Tier 1

What you will work on

Qualcomm is hiring an embedded software engineer for its Core Platform Kernel & Services team in Chennai. The role focuses on developing drivers and kernel services for various Qualcomm SOC segments including mobile, automotive, and IoT. You will work with OS environments like Linux, QNX, and RTOS, collaborating across hardware and software layers. The position requires strong C programming skills and hardware architectural knowledge.

TAL's take

Quality 80/1005/5 clarityTier 1 company

Strong Tier-1 company offering a technical core-platform role in the semiconductor space.

The JD clearly defines the team, the technical focus (embedded/kernel/drivers), and the required domain knowledge.

Salaries at Qualcomm

27.4 LPA average

Based on 637 Grapevine salary entries for Qualcomm.

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21 LPA average

Range: 10 - 31 LPA

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6 - 8 years | Lead

30 LPA average

Range: 20 - 50 LPA

Must haves

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python
  • Experience in embedded systems
  • Working experience in RTOS or Linux kernel
  • Knowledge of device drivers and hardware interfacing

Tools and skills

cc++pythonjavartoslinux kerneldevice drivershardware interfacing

Nice to have: arm coresight, assembly.

About the company

Qualcomm is a major global semiconductor leader with a well-established engineering footprint.

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