Senior Engineer - Product Debug Team

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

3d•$111,300 - $166,900

About The Position

As a Senior Engineer in the Product Debug team, you will contribute to ensuring software stability on Qualcomm SoCs. This role spans the product lifecycle—from pre-silicon validation to commercialization—requiring strong Linux fundamentals, embedded systems knowledge, and a passion for debugging complex issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice To Haves

B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, or related field.
1–4 years in semiconductor or embedded systems domain (internship or academic projects in Linux kernel development or debugging preferred).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to learn and adapt quickly.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming; familiarity with Assembly is a plus.
Solid understanding of Linux internals (kernel, device drivers, memory management) and RTOS fundamentals (scheduling, synchronization).
Awareness of debugging tools (Trace32, GDB) and hardware/software interaction.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with ARM/Cortex/Hexagon architectures and bus systems (AHB, NoC).
Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell) for automation.
Hands-on experience with Linux device drivers, kernel modules, or system-level debugging is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Assist in investigating and resolving system/software stability issues across multi-processor, Linux/multi-RTOS environments.
Support analysis of timing issues in RTOS and Linux applications and contribute to performance optimization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, test, customer engineering) for issue triage.
Learn and apply tools such as JTAG, ETM, Trace32, GDB, and oscilloscopes for low-level debugging.
Perform code inspection, instrumentation, and log analysis under guidance to identify root causes.
Participate in chip bring-up, stability scrums, and feature design discussions.
Contribute to improvements in debug processes through automation scripts and documentation.
Build understanding of Qualcomm SoC architecture, CPUSS architecture, DSP subsystems, and interconnects.
Gain expertise in Qualcomm DSP debugging and profiling techniques.
Develop knowledge of Qualcomm Neural Network (QNN) model execution on DSPs, including performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Stay current on Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and embedded system trends.