Linux cybersecurity Senior Software Engineer

Qualcomm · Bengaluru · 3+ yrs experience · Posted 2026-05-28

Tech stack: C, C++, Java, Linux, Python, Unix

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About the role

Qualcomm India Private Limited
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
Responsibilities: - We are seeking passionate and skilled Embedded Linux Software Developers to join our
- Automotive Linux Systems team.
- This team is responsible for designing and delivering high-quality system software and applications for Qualcomm Automotive and Telematics chipsets on Embedded Linux platforms.
- The ideal candidate is a quick learner, proactive, and capable of building innovative and competitive solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- Atleast 5+ years experience in below areas
- Design, develop, implement, and analyze software in an Embedded Linux environment.
- Gather requirements, implement new features, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple domains and geographies.
- Strong programming skills in C, C++ with good knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms familiarity with Python and Shell scripting is a plus.
- A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in SELinux, Cybersecurity, TARA analysis, and AVB (Android Verified Boot) is mandatory.
- Solid understanding of OS concepts
- Scheduler, Memory Management, File Systems, Locking, and Synchronization.
- Hands-on experience in Linux/Unix-based development environments Experience with Yocto Project recipe-based builds, and tools like Git/Gerrit Proficiency in Linux system programming
- System calls, IPC, Multi-threading, System.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills: root-cause analysis, performance tuning, KPI optimization.
- Working knowledge of FOTA/OTA streaming, software updates, recovery, fastboot.
- Familiarity with tools:
- GDB, Valgrind, Perf, Ftrace, eBPF and memory leak analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude.
- Experience with ARM-based embedded systems Exposure to
- Automotive or IoT Linux software development Knowledge of Linux Kernel bring-up, upgrades, device tree, drivers, porting, and kernel configuration.
- Familiarity with Linux storage subsystems:
- NAND, eMMC, UBI, UBIFS, SQUASHFS, EXT4, RAMFS
- Understanding of Linux security frameworks:
- SELinux, SMACK, IMA-EVM, DM-Verity, FDE, DM-Crypt, FS-Crypt, Secure Boot, TrustZone
- Experience on peripheral Linux device drivers like I2C, I2S, GPIO and UART is a plus.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- Atleast 5+ years experience in below areas
- Design, develop, implement, and analyze software in an Embedded Linux environment.
- Gather requirements, implement new features, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple domains and geographies.
- Strong programming skills in C, C++ with good knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms familiarity with Python and Shell scripting is a plus.
- A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in SELinux, Cybersecurity, TARA analysis, and AVB (Android Verified Boot) is mandatory.
- Solid understanding of OS concepts
- Scheduler, Memory Management, File Systems, Locking, and Synchronization.
- Hands-on experience in Linux/Unix-based development environments
- Experience with Yocto Project recipe-based builds, and tools like Git/Gerrit
- Proficiency in Linux system programming
- System calls, IPC, Multi-threading, System.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills: root-cause analysis, performance tuning, KPI optimization.
- Working knowledge of FOTA/OTA streaming, software updates, recovery, fastboot.
- Familiarity with tools:
- GDB, Valgrind, Perf, Ftrace, eBPF and memory leak analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude.
- Experience with ARM-based embedded systems Exposure to
- Automotive or IoT Linux software development
- Knowledge of Linux Kernel bring-up, upgrades, device tree, drivers, porting, and kernel configuration.
- Familiarity with Linux storage subsystems:
- NAND, eMMC, UBI, UBIFS, SQUASHFS, EXT4, RAMFS
- Understanding of Linux security frameworks:
- SELinux, SMACK, IMA-EVM, DM-Verity, FDE, DM-Crypt, FS-Crypt, Secure Boot, TrustZone
- Experience on peripheral Linux device drivers like I2C, I2S, GPIO and UART is a plus.

Responsibilities

- We are seeking passionate and skilled Embedded Linux Software Developers to join our
- Automotive Linux Systems team.
- This team is responsible for designing and delivering high-quality system software and applications for Qualcomm Automotive and Telematics chipsets on Embedded Linux platforms.
- The ideal candidate is a quick learner, proactive, and capable of building innovative and competitive solutions in a fast-paced environment.

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