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Sr Engineer- Firmware Development
Sr Engineer- Firmware Development-October 2024
Chennai
Oct 17, 2026
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About Sr Engineer- Firmware Development

  Company:

  Qualcomm India Private Limited

  Job Area:

  Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

  General Summary:

  At least 2-8 years of relevant hands-on technical experience in WLAN/Linux driver development with a record of strong individual technical achievement Strong programming skills in C.

  This position is for wireless LAN (WLAN) RF level development. The role requires knowledge of WLAN RF basics, RF system level programming, WLAN RF performance enhancement techniques, L2/L1 features, and writing APIs for upper layers. Implement RF calibration algorithms, Crystal calibration algorithms, RF level debugging, Flash/EEPROM programming, Generating RF initialization sequences for WLAN chipsets, Writing APIs for RF equipment.

  Responsibilities

  Design, develop, unit test and documentation of Firmware for AP SoC. Bring up the driver and unit test the driver features in the new AP. Optimize the driver for maximum performance. Bug analysis/fixing of the issues during product verification stage and customer reported issues. Travel to customer site for bug fixing.

  Skills/Experience

  At least 2-6 years of relevant hands-on technical experience in WLAN/Linux driver development with a record of strong individual technical achievement

  Strong programming skills in C

  Must have hands on working experience working on real-time embedded systems

  Must have hands on experience in solving complex system issues with good problem solving skills

  Experience in working on Firmware in small memory footprint processors is a BIG plus

  Hands on experience in Networking driver development, Ethernet and Wireless LAN driver development preferred

  Hands on knowledge and experience on IP Networking technologies is a plus

  RF level knowledge is a plus

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  Experience in Wireless LAN protocols is a BIG plus

  Should be able to work in an aggressive, high pressure environment

  Minimum Qualifications:

  As an software engineer in the WLAN firmware group, you will be designing, developing, unit testing, bug fixing and maintaining WLAN firmware components that implements functional aspects of WLAN features on low memory foot print processors that will work in tandem with device drivers running on the host processors. The host driver and the firmware implement the WLAN drivers on the Qualcomm’s WLAN SoC platforms. As part of this team, you will be working on cutting edge WiFi technologies, solving challenging WiFi design & performance issues and working with some of the leading WiFi ODMs & OEMs across the globe on their sometimes high pressure & tough timelines. Also, Co-work with Hardware designer to verify hardware (MAC) features and debug hardware (MAC) issues; - Co-work with Driver team to debug software/firmware interface issues; - Co-work with algorithm team to diagnose WLAN RF systems performance issues.

  Educational Requirements

  BE/BTech/MTech in Computer Science or in Electronics preferred with proven success in a challenging academic program.

  Applicants : If you need an accommodation, during the application/hiring process, you may request an accommodation by sending email to accommodationsupport

  Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hr_public_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0039028) for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

  Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

  Qualcomm 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.

  To 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.

  If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers (http://www.qualcomm.com/contact/corporate) .

  EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification

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