Lead Engineer (System Tools & Services)
Qualcomm is hiring a Lead Engineer in Bengaluru to develop host-side system tools and services for SoC life-cycle management. You will architect and build cross-platform utilities for Windows, Linux, and macOS to interface with hardware via transport protocols. The role requires deep expertise in C/C++, OS internals, and embedded debugging workflows. You will lead development and provide technical mentorship to the tools team.
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Experience
6-9 years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 1
What you will work on
Qualcomm is hiring a Lead Engineer in Bengaluru to develop host-side system tools and services for SoC life-cycle management. You will architect and build cross-platform utilities for Windows, Linux, and macOS to interface with hardware via transport protocols. The role requires deep expertise in C/C++, OS internals, and embedded debugging workflows. You will lead development and provide technical mentorship to the tools team.
TAL's take
High-impact lead role at a globally recognized tier-1 semiconductor company with clear technical ownership.
Very well-defined role scope focusing on system tools and host-side services for SoC interaction.
Salaries at Qualcomm
27.4 LPA average
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Must haves
- 6-9 years of experience in complex production-grade system software
- Expert-level proficiency in C and Modern C++
- Deep understanding of Linux and Windows OS internals
- Experience in multithreading and synchronization
- Hands-on experience with embedded toolchains and cross-compilation
- Proficiency in host-to-target interaction models
Tools and skills
Nice to have: python, typescript, git, github, gitlab, perforce, jenkins, llvm, arm assembly.
About the company
Global tier-1 semiconductor and telecommunications company.
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