Job Summary

The Linux Software APSS image integration lead is responsible for end-to-end technical execution and delivery of Linux-based software platforms, working across kernel, BSP, middleware, and system integration layers. This role acts as the technical integrator and execution owner, driving cross-functional alignment between silicon, software, validation, and product teams to deliver high-quality, scalable Linux solutions aligned with upstream and open-source best practices.

Relevant experience 8 to 10 years.

Responsibilities Technical Program Execution

- Own technical planning, execution, and delivery of Linux software milestones across platform bring-up, stabilization, and releases.
- Drive BSP and platform enablement for SoCs, including bootloader, kernel, device tree, drivers, and root filesystem.
- Ensure alignment with mainline kernel, upstream-first, and open development models where applicable.

Cross-Functional Leadership

- Act as the single technical point of ownership connecting kernel, Yocto/build, middleware (RDKB, OWRT, PRPL), validation, security, and customer teams.
- Coordinate with SoC, firmware, hardware, and power/performance teams to resolve platform-level issues.
- Drive execution across geographically distributed teams and stakeholders.

Architecture Technical Oversight

- Provide technical guidance on:
- Linux kernel (drivers, power management, security, virtualization)
- Device Tree / overlays
- Yocto Project / build systems
- Platform boot flows (UEFI, U-Boot, fastboot)





- Review architecture decisions for scalability, reuse, and upstream compatibility.

Quality Release Management

- Define and track feature readiness, risks, and quality metrics across releases.
- Drive root cause analysis and resolution of system-level issues (boot, stability, performance, CVEs).
- Ensure timely delivery of release artifacts, documentation, and hand-offs.

Open Source Upstream Engagement

- Promote and enforce upstream-first and open-source compliance practices.
- Review patches for upstream quality, licensing, and maintainability.
- Engage with open-source communities as required.

Customer Stakeholder Engagement

- Support internal and external customers with technical reviews, issue triage, and roadmap alignment.
- Translate customer and product requirements into explicit technical execution plans.
- Present status, risks, and technical trade-offs to leadership and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.

2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

📌 Senior Lead Engineer - Linux Software APSS Image Integration (Hyderabad)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Hyderabad