Embedded Display Software Engineer (Qualcomm Snapdragon AR/XR)

Quest Global•Fremont, CA

5d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Global is seeking an Embedded Display Software Engineer to join their team, focusing on Qualcomm Snapdragon-based AR/XR and wearable platforms. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining display drivers, enhancing Android/Linux kernel-space drivers, and integrating display interfaces. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, debug display-related issues, optimize performance, and support panel characterization and validation. The position requires strong programming skills in C/C++, experience with embedded systems, and hardware debugging tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in embedded software development with a strong focus on display technologies.
Hands-on experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, preferably AR1, XR2, or Snapdragon mobile processors.
Expert knowledge of display communication protocols, particularly MIPI DSI and QSPI.
Proven experience developing Android/Linux kernel-space drivers and working with DRM/KMS frameworks.
Strong understanding of Android display architecture and SurfaceFlinger.
Advanced programming skills in C and C++ for low-level embedded software development.
Experience working in Linux and/or RTOS-based environments.
Strong hardware debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a systematic debugging approach.
Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional engineering environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Qualcomm development tools such as QPST and QFIL.
Familiarity with Micro-LED, Micro-OLED, and optical waveguide display technologies.
Knowledge of power management and thermal optimization techniques for wearable devices.
Experience with AR/XR rendering optimizations, including Asynchronous Time Warp (ATW) and Foveated Rendering.
Prior experience in smart glasses, AR/VR/XR devices, or advanced display systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain display drivers for Qualcomm Snapdragon-based AR/XR and wearable platforms.
Develop and enhance Android/Linux kernel-space display drivers utilizing the DRM/KMS framework.
Integrate and optimize display interfaces including MIPI DSI and QSPI for high-performance display subsystems.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, BSP, and application teams to support display bring-up and system integration.
Debug and resolve display-related issues across software and hardware layers, including signal integrity, timing, and communication problems.
Work closely with Android display framework components, including SurfaceFlinger, to ensure seamless display performance.
Optimize display latency, power consumption, and thermal performance for wearable and AR form factors.
Support display panel characterization, validation, and production deployment activities.
Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and MIPI protocol analyzers to identify and resolve hardware and interface issues.
Contribute to architecture discussions, technical reviews, and the adoption of next-generation display technologies.
Drive performance tuning and reliability improvements for low-latency AR/XR display pipelines.