## nCompany:nnQualcomm India Private Limitednn## Job Area:nnEngineering Group, Engineering Group u003e Software EngineeringnnGeneral Summary:nn### We are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to provide technical leadership in the Core Platform Storage domain. This role involves driving architecture, design, development, and enablement of storage software across multiple Qualcomm chipsets and operating systems. The ideal candidate will combine deep handsu2011on expertise with systemu2011level thinking, crossu2011functional leadership, and the ability to influence platformu2011wide storage direction.nn### nn### Key Responsibilitiesnn### Technical Leadership u0026 Architecturenn * ### Drive storage software architecture and design across nextu2011generation Qualcomm multiprocessor chipsets.nn * ### Work closely with Product Management and Program Management to define new feature requirements, scope deliverables, and drive key performance metrics.nn * ### Lead innovation in storage architectures across UFS3/4/5, eMMC, NVMe, NAND, SPIu2011NOR, SD/SDIO, and related technologies.nn * ### Provide technical guidance on performance, scalability, reliability, and power optimization across storage subsystems.nn * ### Influence systemu2011level design decisions spanning hardware, firmware, and software.nnnnn### Software Design u0026 Developmentnn * ### Design, develop, and support device drivers and storage frameworks across multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows, and RTOS.nn * ### Own and contribute to Linux kernel storage subsystems, including block I/O path, schedulers, memory management interactions, and DMA.nn * ### Design and develop file systems, flash management layers, and storage utilities for embedded and external storage devices.nn * ### Develop and maintain complex data structures and flash algorithms to optimize storage performance and endurance.nn * ### Drive Linux upstream and openu2011source contributions (Linux, UEFI, Zephyr), ensuring longu2011term maintainability and standards compliance.nnnnn### Debug, Support u0026 Qualitynn * ### Lead failure triage, rootu2011cause analysis, and systemu2011level debugging across platforms.nn * ### Leverage kernel debugging tools such as debugfs, ftrace, blktrace, and other instrumentation frameworks.nn * ### Ensure high software quality across the full software development life cycle, from requirements and design through commercialization and postu2011launch support.nnnnn### Crossu2011Functional Collaborationnn * ### Collaborate closely with hardware designers, validation teams, customer engineering,



and dependent software teams.nn * ### Act as a technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on storageu2011related features and issues.nn * ### Support customer enablement and issue resolution for complex storage use cases.nnnnn### Team u0026 Project Leadershipnn * ### Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers.nn * ### Support people management activities (for ~5u20136 engineers); prior experience leading larger teams is a strong plus.nn * ### Drive project planning, task breakdown, estimation, prioritization, and execution tracking.nn * ### Ensure delivery predictability, quality, and risk mitigation across projects.nnnnn### nn### Required Qualificationsnn * ### Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s degree in ECE, EEE, CSE, or a related field.nn * ### 12u201314 years of experience in embedded systems and device driver development.nn * ### Solid handsu2011on experience with storage technologies, including:nn * ### UFS, eMMC, SD/SDIOnn * ### NAND, SPIu2011NORnn * ### NVMe, SDXpressnn * ### Deep expertise in embedded C programming, including:nn * ### Data structures and algorithmsnn * ### Systemu2011level programming (file handling, multithreading, synchronization)nn * ### Strong experience with OS kernel and device driver development (Linux / Windows / RTOS).nn * ### Solid understanding of:nn * ### Storage software stacks and block I/O pathnn * ### Page cache, buffer cache, virtual memorynn * ### MMU and DMA conceptsnn * ### Handsu2011on experience with Linux Block Subsystem and I/O schedulersnn * ### Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.nnnnn### nn### Preferred Qualificationsnn * ### Experience contributing to or working closely with Linux upstream, UEFI, or Zephyr communities.nn * ### Experience with realu2011time and embedded operating systems, including Zephyr RTOS.nn * ### Exposure to multiu2011SoC platform enablement and customeru2011facing storage issues.nn * ### Prior people leadership or mentoring experience at Staff/Senior Staff level.nnnnn### nn### Senior Staff Level Expectationsnn * ### Recognized technical expert in storage software and architecture.nn * ### Drives platformu2011level impact across multiple products and teams.nn * ### Operates effectively in highu2011ambiguity problem spaces with minimal direction.nn * ### Influences technical direction beyond immediate team boundaries.nnnnn### Acts as a technical multiplier through mentorship and architectural leadershipnnMinimum Qualifications:nnu2022 Bacheloru0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. nOR nMasteru0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. nOR nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. n nu2022 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.nnApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcommu0027s toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).nnQualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.nnTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.nnIf you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.n

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