Engineer - USB
Qualcomm
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangāna, India
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- H-1B history
- 22 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Skills
About this role
Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Job function: USB2/3/4 drivers development on Linux on Snapdragon platform Education and Experience requirements: Masters/Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Computers with 1 to 3 years of Linux Device drivers software development experience required Skill set requirements: Strong USB protocol (USB3.0 or USB3.1 or USB4 (Connection Manager/retimer/tunnelling etc.) knowledge Experience in usage of USB3/4 Analyzer (Lecroy) for debugging Expertise in C programming Expertise in Linux Operating system internals and Device driver programming Proficient on Drivers design, System level understanding and Power management (Sleep, Hibernation) Proficient on USB3/4 and ThunderBolt3/4 Compliances Understanding of PC hardware, SoC, multi core and BIOS Pre/Post silicon diagnostics development & validation Ability to analyze, triage and debug complex system level problems and issues Ability to lead the feature requirements, design and customer issues support Strong analysis and problem-solving skills required Solid knowledge of the software development lifecycle required Technical management skills would be plus [ for staff] Responsibilities: USB3/4 technology development and its commercialization on Linux on Snapdragon platform USB3/4 and TBT3/4 Compliance support on Windows on Snapdragon platform Require to work with external 3rd party USB compliance lab for USB3/4 certification for Snapdragon chipsets Running USB2/3/4 tests on silicon and analyzing the results through error logs & USB analyzers Participate in technical requirements, design discussions, and support the same on Snapdragon platform Collaborate and work closely with the hardware team for developing low-level device driver software for USB3/4 and peripheral/host gadget/class drivers Development/Testing/Debugging of USB test cases for USB4/3.x Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred Qualifications: • 1+ year of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. • 1+ year of experience with Database Management Software. • 1+ year of experience with API. • 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Applies Software knowledge to assist and support the design, development, creation, modification, and validation of embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs. • Analyzes user needs and software requirements. • Designs and implements small software features for products and systems. • Participates in the design, coding for small features, unit testing, minor debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed on schedule. • Assists in performing code reviews and regression tests as well as the triaging of issues to ensure the quality of code. • Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives. • Writes technical documentation for Software projects. Level of Responsibility: • Works under supervision. • Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group. • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information. • Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively. 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