Qualcomm · 3 days ago
Staff Engineer - Remote, UK
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expQualcomm Technologies International Ltd is seeking a Staff Engineer to join their Engineering Group, specifically in Software Engineering. The role focuses on enhancing the quality and robustness of Qualcomm's open-source offerings, requiring expertise in open-source software development and collaboration with various hardware platforms.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Build scalable tooling that allows Qualcomm to deliver common core software into a variety of Open source distributions
Work with OSS & upstream initiatives within the Qualcomm Central Software Engineering (CSE) team to improve general software quality
Represent the company at industry events and conferences
Mentor and build expertise in the Foundries and Qualcomm OSS teams
Qualification
Required
Experience in Open source software development
Expertise in C, C++, Assembly and a high-level language such as Python, Go, Rust
Proven track record of working upstream and downstream
Strong understanding of embedded software, bootloaders, Linux kernel and distributions
Excellent technical, communication and engineering management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with product and engineering teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Willingness to travel globally as needed (likely several times per year)
Experience working closely with or for a Linux Distribution
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Preferred
Candidates with experience working upstream in any of the following areas will have an advantage
Multimedia: Audio, Video, Camera, Graphics, Display, Gstreamer
Linux kernel: Peripherals, Buses, Interconnects, Scheduler, Thermal, Power
Networking: Ethernet, WLAN, Bluetooth
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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