Senior Software Engineer - Linux

Company: Qualcomm
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 16, 2025

Job Description:

Company:Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:Join our Linux Platform team - and drive the design and implementation of our software distributions and build infrastructure to support open-source, scalable solutions. This central role focuses on enabling our development teams to provide scalable open-source solutions for our products. Be part of a dynamic team leading upstreaming efforts across Qualcomm chipset solutions, with a focus on the community and collaboration with internal and external developers.Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
  • Strong background in Computer Science and software fundamentals.
  • Working knowledge of C, C++, Bash, Python.
  • Experience using it/gerrit.
  • Experience with Linux distributions - Debian, Ubuntu, RedHat, Yocto, etc.
  • Familiarity with Linux packaging and CI/CD tools.
  • Proven ability and interest in debugging complex compute or embedded software systems.
  • Strong ability to solve problems in a non-linear fashion.
  • Working knowledge of Linux kernel and configuration (device tree, kconfig, etc.).
  • Quick learner; able to grasp concepts with only basic training and the initiative to ask questions - and investigate new areas and concepts as needed.
  • Prior experience with Qualcomm software platforms is a plus.
  • Mature interpersonal skills with an ability to collaboratively work within the team and with many varied teams to resolve problems spanning many disciplines.
  • Proven ability to work in a dynamic, multi-tasked environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Collaborate within the team and across teams to design, develop, and release our software, tooling, and practices to meet community standards internal and external requirements.
    • Bring up platform solutions across the Qualcomm chipset portfolio.
    • Triaging software build, tooling, packaging, functional or stability failures.
    • Guiding and supporting development teams inside and outside the Linux organization, focus on Linux userspace software functionality, integration, and maintenance.
    • Working with development and product teams as necessary for issue resolution.Level of Responsibility:
      • Works under supervision.
      • Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
      • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
      • Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.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.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:$111,300.00 - $166,900.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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