Principal/Manager - Embedded Systems Lead

Qualcomm · Bengaluru · 8+ yrs experience · Posted 2026-07-01

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

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Qualcomm India Private Limited
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
Responsibilities: - Dept Description and Job Duties:
- We are seeking an experienced
- Embedded Systems Lead to provide technical leadership and drive execution across complex, high‑impact chipset programs.
- The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in HW–SW integration, including processors (ARM/RISC‑V), interconnects, clock and power management, and external interfaces (SPI/UART/I3C), along with strong experience in system partitioning and software performance optimization across SoCs.
- This role requires a proven ability to lead through influence, align global cross‑functional teams, and build high‑performing organizations while delivering execution excellence.
- Serve as the Embedded Systems
- Lead and a key member of the Wearables Engineering team
- driving technical direction and execution strategy.
- Demonstrate expert‑level understanding of embedded systems, particularly at the HW–SW interface, including strong BSP expertise.
- Bring solid experience with modern processor architectures (ARM, RISC‑V).
- Possess deep understanding of SoC fundamentals, including interconnects (AXI/AHB/NoC), memory hierarchy (RAM/DRAM/cache), clock and power management, and external interfaces (SPI, UART, I3C).
- Lead system‑level feature partitioning, performance optimization, and stabilization across multi‑SoC chipsets.
- Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, uCOS, Zephyr); familiarity with HLOS kernels (Embedded Linux, Android Wear) is a plus.
- Exposure to connectivity stacks (Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB) is desirable.
- Provide strong technical and execution leadership across programs, products, and customer engagements.
- Drive embedded architecture, requirements clarity, and alignment to meet power and performance KPIs.
- Influence and align global cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver cohesive outcomes.
- Lead through influence—driving results without authority via credibility, collaboration, and clear communication.
- Build and mentor high‑performing teams while proactively managing risks, customer engagements, and executive communication.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline (Master’s preferred).
- 14+ years of experience in connectivity, embedded software, systems engineering, or related domains.
- Strong technical expertise in embedded systems, BSP, HW-SW interface
- Proven track record of leading large, complex engineering programs and driving execution across global teams.
- Demonstrated success influencing cross‑functional organizations and delivering results without direct authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline (Master’s preferred).
- 14+ years of experience in connectivity, embedded software, systems engineering, or related domains.
- Strong technical expertise in embedded systems, BSP, HW-SW interface
- Proven track record of leading large, complex engineering programs and driving execution across global teams.
- Demonstrated success influencing cross‑functional organizations and delivering results without direct authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

- Dept Description and Job Duties:
- We are seeking an experienced
- Embedded Systems Lead to provide technical leadership and drive execution across complex, high‑impact chipset programs.
- The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in HW–SW integration, including processors (ARM/RISC‑V), interconnects, clock and power management, and external interfaces (SPI/UART/I3C), along with strong experience in system partitioning and software performance optimization across SoCs.
- This role requires a proven ability to lead through influence, align global cross‑functional teams, and build high‑performing organizations while delivering execution excellence.
- Serve as the Embedded Systems
- Lead and a key member of the Wearables Engineering team
- driving technical direction and execution strategy.
- Demonstrate expert‑level understanding of embedded systems, particularly at the HW–SW interface, including strong BSP expertise.
- Bring solid experience with modern processor architectures (ARM, RISC‑V).
- Possess deep understanding of SoC fundamentals, including interconnects (AXI/AHB/NoC), memory hierarchy (RAM/DRAM/cache), clock and power management, and external interfaces (SPI, UART, I3C).
- Lead system‑level feature partitioning, performance optimization, and stabilization across multi‑SoC chipsets.
- Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, uCOS, Zephyr); familiarity with HLOS kernels (Embedded Linux, Android Wear) is a plus.
- Exposure to connectivity stacks (Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB) is desirable.
- Provide strong technical and execution leadership across programs, products, and customer engagements.
- Drive embedded architecture, requirements clarity, and alignment to meet power and performance KPIs.
- Influence and align global cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver cohesive outcomes.
- Lead through influence—driving results without authority via credibility, collaboration, and clear communication.
- Build and mentor high‑performing teams while proactively managing risks, customer engagements, and executive communication.

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