Sr Engineer/ Sr Lead Integration Engineer

Skip to main contentOur CompanyOur BusinessSearch for JobsJoin Talent NetworkFAQsProfileEnglishSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSr Lead Integration EngineerHyderabad, Telangāna, India No longer accepting applications.Job ID3092517Qualcomm is seeking an Embedded Software Integration Engineer to own the end‑to‑end integration, stabilization, and release of embedded software developed by multiple CV teams. This role is critical to delivering high‑quality, production‑ready software releases across diverse product segments including Mobile, XR, IoT, and Compute.The position operates at the intersection of software development, validation, and release engineering, ensuring that integrated software meets quality, performance, and timeline expectations for both internal stakeholders and external customers.The ideal candidate will bring strong hands‑on experience with embedded Linux and RTOS environments, build and release systems, source control, and cross‑functional coordination. A successful engineer in this role is passionate about transforming feature‑level development into stable, scalable, and customer‑ready releases.As part of the integration and release team, you will be responsible for seamless software delivery through various distribution mechanisms, tools, and methodologies, while continuously improving integration efficiency and release quality.Exposure to Linux kernel driver development, debugging, and support is highly desirable.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Integration & ReleaseIntegrate embedded software components developed by multiple teams into unified system releasesOwn branch management, code drops, tagging, and release creation across internal repositoriesPerform continuous integration of platform, driver, middleware, and application layersEnsure timely and high‑quality software releases aligned with project milestonesBuild, Validation & DebuggingManage and troubleshoot build failures, runtime integration issues, and dependency conflictsPerform smoke testing, sanity validation, and triage of issues before releasesDebug integration‑level issues across kernel, drivers, middleware, and user spaceWork closely with validation and QA teams to resolve release‑blocking issuesCross‑Functional CollaborationAct as a single point of contact between development, validation, and downstream consumersCoordinate with feature owners to track readiness, dependencies, and risksSupport customer and field issues by reproducing, analyzing, and coordinating fixesParticipate in code reviews and provide Progressive feedback to improve software quality.Process & DocumentationImprove integration and release workflows through automation and toolingMaintain release notes, integration documentation, and known‑issues listsContribute to continuous improvement of integration and delivery processesSkillset / Experience:Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a primarily US-based team.Must be able to work under pressure situations and be a problem solver and a team player.Should be able to stretch out/extend his working hours in case of critical issues/ release timelinesShould be very comfortable is using AI tools and deploying AI Assistants/Agents to improve CI/CD pipelines efficiencies and reduce CI/CD overall latenciesShould have good knowledge and Handle Android Longevity , Android / Yocto Upgrades , Kernel upgrades seemlesslyStrong ability to work well in various ARM environments, including: Linux Android, Linux Embedded, Linux Ubuntu. -Good knowledge of Linux programming (Linux device drivers, file system, POSIX calls, multi-threading etc).Upstream Contribution will be considered as a bonusAble to do very quick Initial triage , find root cause and draw conclusions/AIs on the next steps for the release blocker issuesSolid understanding of embedded Linux or RTOS environmentsHands‑on experience with Git, branching strategies, and code reviewsShould have Hands on Experience with Android/Linux makerules , Debian/ Bitbake rules...