Arrow Electronics
Electronic Components and Enterprise Computing Solutions
BusinessApplicationEngineer
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“Business Application Engineer at Arrow Electronics. Skills: Embedded Linux, Android, Wireless Technologies, Debugging. Provide technical support for Qualcomm-based platforms. Assist customers with board bring-up and image flashing”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Technical know-how; Debugging software/hardware interaction issues; Troubleshoot issues related to boot, connectivity, drivers, multimedia, and application behavior; Debug system-level issues; Balance deep technical troubleshooting with broader commercial objectives
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in Embedded Systems development on Linux and/or Android platforms, Experience with Embedded Linux, including Yocto Project, BSP customization, kernel configuration, and device tree modification, Hands-on experience with Android BSPs (AOSP), including image flashing, system debugging, and use of ADB and fastboot tools, Experience working with bootloaders (U-Boot), boot sequence analysis, and board bring-up, Ability to debug kernel logs, Android logcat, driver issues, and system-level failures, Solid understanding of wireless technologies including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (Classic and BLE), including configuration, pairing, and troubleshooting, Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, SSH, routing, connectivity debugging), Experience integrating and debugging multimedia pipelines (GStreamer, V4L2, camera subsystems, audio frameworks), Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded environments, Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation, Experience using Git for version control and collaborative workflows, Familiarity with serial debugging tools, JTAG, and hardware-level troubleshooting, Ability to interact confidently with Field Apps Engineers, and suppliers in customer-facing scenarios, communication and presentation skills, both technical and strategic, Proactive mindset with ownership mentality, capable of driving initiatives beyond pure technical execution, Ability to balance deep technical troubleshooting with broader commercial objectives
Nice to Have
Experience with Qualcomm platforms (Dragonwing, Voice & Music SoCs), Understanding of AI/Edge processing pipelines (NPU, DSP integration)
What You'll Do.
Provide technical support for Qualcomm-based platforms
Assist customers with board bring-up and image flashing
Assist customers with system configuration and debugging
Replicate customer environments to troubleshoot issues
Support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth integration
Debug system-level issues using various tools
Assist in BSP customization and Yocto builds
Assist in Android image builds and system optimization
Support multimedia use cases
Create structured technical documentation
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives
Participate in technical workshops and trainings
Act as a technical-business bridge
Support opportunity acceleration by enabling PoCs
Proactively identify customer expansion opportunities
Contribute to supplier engagement strategies
Translate complex technical capabilities into value propositions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Qualcomm FAEs and internal engineering teams; Collaborate with sales teams to drive engagement; Contribute to cross-functional initiatives; Work with product team
Communication Scope
communication and presentation skills, both technical and strategic; Translate complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions
Full Job Description
# **Position:** Business Application Engineer # **Job Description:** Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2024 sales of $27.9 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. The company maintains 228 locations worldwide with over 85 countries served. Join our Engineering team at Arrow! We’re growing our team, and this is your opportunity to be part of it. The role combines problem-solving, technical know-how, and strong communication skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. **What You’ll Be Doing:** * Provide technical support for Qualcomm-based platforms, focusing on Embedded Linux, Android, and wireless integration. * Assist customers with board bring-up, image flashing (Linux and Android), system configuration, and debugging software/hardware interaction issues. * Replicate customer environments to troubleshoot issues related to boot, connectivity, drivers, multimedia, and application behavior. * Support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth integration across Linux and Android environments. * Debug system-level issues using tools such as serial console, dmesg, logcat, ADB, and network analyzers. * Assist in BSP customization, Yocto builds, Android image builds, and system optimization. * Support multimedia use cases including camera integration, audio streaming, and video pipelines. * Collaborate with Qualcomm FAEs and internal engineering teams to ensure successful implementation and issue resolution. * Create structured technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and internal knowledge base materials. * Contribute to cross-functional initiatives, supporting other Embedded Linux or wireless-based projects. * Participate in technical workshops, customer trainings, and internal e
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