Sr Lead Engineer- Power Software, Raniganj

General Summary: At Qualcomm, we are redefining what's possible in a connected world. As a Software Engineer in our Power Management team, you will help develop innovative, low-power embedded software solutions for cutting-edge SoCs used in smartphones, compute platforms, automotive systems, XR devices, and IoT. Your contributions will directly impact system-level power and performance across Qualcomm's next-generation chipsets.This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware and software , contributing to advanced low-power system design in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 3+ years of experience in Software EngineeringOR Master's degree and 2+ years of experience OR PhD and 1+ year of experience 2+ years of academic or industry experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java Key Responsibilities: Design and implement power management software for DSP and ARM/Nuvia-based SoCsCollaborate with hardware and architecture teams to define and realize power/performance targets Contribute to pre-silicon validation of power management features using emulation platforms Develop and debug low-level firmware and device drivers for Linux or RTOS -based environments Work on features that directly impact system efficiency , power consumption , and product timelinesParticipate in low-level debugging using tools like JTAG , oscilloscopes , and logic analyzers Create and maintain documentation, debug logs, and technical specifications as needed Required Skills&Experience: 5–8 years of experience in embedded software development Strong C/C++ programming skills Experience developing for RTOS or Linux-based embedded platforms Experience with Linux kernel driver development (including upstreaming) is highly desirable Familiarity with low-level debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, Lauterbach, oscilloscopes)Excellent problem-solving , debugging , and analytical skills Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams Preferred Qualifications: Experience in power management frameworks , PMIC control, or SoC-level power control software Working knowledge of Qualcomm chipsets , Snapdragon , or similar SoC platformsBackground in performance/power analysis , thermal management , or DVFS (Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling) Contributions to open-source projects or upstream Linux kernel drivers Exposure to pre-silicon bring-up , emulation , or FPGA platforms