Company
Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary
Hiring: Linker Expert for Embedded Systems Innovation - 1- 3 Yrs

Are you passionate about toolchains and low-level systems? Do you have deep expertise in linkers and thrive on solving complex challenges in embedded environments? If so, we want you on our team

Role Overview
Join us in advancing the Qualcomm open-source embedded linker and shaping the future of toolchain technology. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems, improve performance, and contribute to open-source innovation.

What You’ll Do
- Enhance and optimize the Qualcomm open-source linker for embedded platforms.
- Collaborate with compiler and runtime teams to deliver a robust, high-performance toolchain.
- Contribute to open-source projects and engage with the global developer community.

What We’re Looking For
- Strong expertise in linker internals (ELF, relocation, symbol versioning, memory mapping).




- Solid understanding of embedded systems constraints (limited memory, performance-critical environments).
- Experience with toolchain development (linkers, loaders, compilers).
- Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with open-source workflows (Git, CI/CD). Bonus: Knowledge of Hexagon architecture or similar DSP/embedded platforms.

Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact projects that power next-generation embedded systems.
- Collaborate with industry-leading engineers in a dynamic, cutting-edge environment.
- Contribute to open-source software and make a lasting impact on the developer ecosystem.

Prefer candidates with 1 - 3 years

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Applicants
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