Engineer, Principal/Manager - Linux Distros Architecture(Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian)
Qualcomm
·Oct 29, 2025
- Location
- Hyderabad, TS,IN, IN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
### Develop, maintain, and enhance Linux-based systems and applications, focusing on Yocto, Ubuntu, and Debian distributions. ### Contribute to Linux open-source projects and communities, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices. ### Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance, security, and reliability. ### Provide technical and architectural direction to technology teams on alignment with open source software ### Setup internal processes for ensuring optimal delivery for open source software including architecture, CI/CD pipelines, test methods. ### Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for developed software and systems. ### Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Linux development and open-source technologies. ### Strong understanding of system architecture, kernel development, and device drivers. Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronics Engineering, , Computer Science, or related field. Strong development experience with C/C++ and good programming skills. Proven experience in Linux development, with a strong focus on Yocto, Ubuntu, and Debian distributions. Strong hands-on experience on Ubuntu, RedHat like Linux Distros and understanding of Linux related concepts like systemd, SELinux, Snaps, Sandboxing, Container, Docker, etc. Strong understanding of Linux kernel and internals. Strong understanding of SOC systems and related concepts, including bring-up. Good know-how of Multimedia subsystems like Camera, Video, Audio, Display and Graphics. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Strong hands-on experience with troubleshooting software and system issues. Strong hands-on experience with full software development life cycle including design, implementation, deployment and support. Strong aptitude, quick learner, self-motivated, willing to explore and work across breadth of various technology areas. Deductive problem solving, good verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across teams. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
