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Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Job Title: Senior Linux WLAN Driver Engineer Experience Level: 3–6 Years Location: Bangalore Employment Type: Full-Time Employee (FTE) Job Overview Qualcomm is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Engineer to join our Wireless LAN Software team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Linux Kernel development and WLAN driver architecture. As a senior engineer, you will contribute to feature development, debugging complex issues, and optimizing driver performance for next-generation WiFi chipsets (WiFi 6/6E/7), while working closely with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities • Design & Development: Design, develop, and maintain Linux WLAN Host drivers (FullMAC/SoftMAC) for Qualcomm’s WiFi SoCs • Kernel Integration: Work within the Linux Kernel networking stack, including integration with cfg80211, mac80211, and platform drivers • Feature Delivery: Contribute to WLAN features such as Roaming, Concurrency, Power Management, and Data Path optimizations • Debugging & Stability: Debug system crashes, kernel panics, and firmware interaction issues using logs and debugging tools • Collaboration: Work with firmware, hardware, and system teams to enable features and resolve issues across the stack Minimum Qualifications • Experience: 3–6 years of relevant industry experience in Embedded Software / Linux driver development • Core Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in C programming and data structures Good understanding of Linux Kernel Internals (Memory Management, Synchronization, Interrupt Handling, tasklets/workqueues) Experience developing Linux Device Drivers (PCIe, SDIO, or USB buses) • Domain Knowledge: Good understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Exposure to Linux Wireless Subsystem (cfg80211, nl80211, mac80211) • Debugging: Experience using debugging tools such as GDB, logs, and tracing utilities • Independence: Ability to handle assigned tasks independently with guidance and deliver within timelines Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. • 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. • Experience with Qualcomm WLAN drivers (ATH10k, ATH11k, ATH12k) or proprietary QC drivers (CLD/WCNSS) • Familiarity with user-space wireless components: wpa_supplicant, hostapd, or Android Wi-Fi Framework • Basic understanding of upstream Linux Kernel processes • Knowledge of embedded buses (PCIe, SDIO) and ARM-based platforms • Experience with version control tools (Git, Gerrit) and build systems (Yocto, OpenWRT) Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). 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 .
Company
Qualcomm India
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Type
Full Time
Experience
3–6 years
Posted
21 May 2026
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Company
Qualcomm India
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Type
Full Time
Experience
3–6 years
Posted
21 May 2026
Req ID
446718623227
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