SW2 Team Leader (Device Driver)

Description

Job Summary

SW2 Team Leader is an Agile-minded Technical Lead responsible for leading a software team focused on embedded Linux, device drivers, and system integration on Qualcomm SDX platforms.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise, Scrum leadership, and execution ownership, ensuring high-quality delivery across development and integration activities. The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration in a global environment and contributes directly to system stability, and engineering efficiency.

The role reports to the Software Department Manager and plays a key role in executing department-level software strategy at the team level.

Objectives & Responsibilities

• Lead team execution across embedded Linux and system integration domains, ensuring delivery quality and schedule alignment.
• Act as an Agile Technical Lead, guiding the team in Scrum practices (sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives).
• Own key software components and subsystems within the modem/embedded platform, ensuring stability, performance, and maintainability.
• Provide deep technical leadership in Linux device driver development on Qualcomm SDX platforms.
• Drive complex system-level debugging, including kernel, driver, and interface-level analysis across software and hardware boundaries.
• Manage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation for optimal execution.
• Mentor engineers and build strong technical capabilities within the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in development processes, automation, and code quality.
• Collaborate with Platform, Protocol, QA, and tech supporting teams for cross-functional integration.
• Support technical discussions and issue resolution with external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and chipset vendors (e.g., Qualcomm).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in embedded software development (Linux/RTOS), including leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in Qualcomm SDX platforms or similar modem-based systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in Linux device driver development and low-level system debugging.
• Solid understanding of system integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong ownership mindset with proven execution delivery.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Qualcomm BSP/SDK and modem interfaces.
• Prior role as Technical Lead or Senior Engineer in embedded systems.
• Experience with CI/CD, automation, and large-scale integration.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies, particularly in edge devices or embedded systems, such as AI-based performance optimization, network analytics, or intelligent system diagnostics.