Senior Python Developer

Company Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Job Title Senior Python Developer (Location: India)

About Us We are building custom-designed, record-breaking CPU technology that powers the next generation of premium devices. Our Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU delivers ultimate performance and power efficiency, featured in Snapdragon® X Series, Snapdragon® 8 Elite, Snapdragon Ride™ Elite, and Snapdragon® Cockpit Series platforms. Built on a 64-bit architecture and the latest process technology, our CPUs enable best-in-class performance at low power, redefining what’s possible for high-performance computing.

Our culture values technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration . We empower engineers to take ownership, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of computing.

Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Python Developer with strong software development expertise and a deep understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain robust applications and automation solutions. Experience with Front-End DV CAD tools is a plus but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Python-based applications, flows, and frameworks.
• Implement best practices across all phases of SDLC, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (architecture, design, DV, and IT) to deliver scalable solutions.
• Develop scripts and automation flows to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, unit tests, and integration tests.
• Maintain documentation for methodologies, workflows, and tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Python development.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC processes and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in:

• Python programming and object-oriented principles
• Frameworks: Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Data handling: Pandas, NumPy
• RESTful API design and implementation
• Version control: Git/GitHub/GitLab/Perforce
• Testing tools: pytest or similar
• CI/CD pipelines: Airflow, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD

• Experience with Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to Front-End DV CAD tools (e.g., Xcelium, VCS, vManager, Indago, Verdi).
• Familiarity with big-data platforms or analytics tools (e.g., Splunk).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Exposure to machine learning frameworks.
• Strong grasp of performance optimization and profiling techniques.

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