Qualcomm · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Linux
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $244K/yr
4+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Staff Software Engineer to lead Linux enablement for their next-generation server-class CPUs. This role focuses on platform integration, product execution, and CI/CD automation across leading Linux distributions, ensuring Qualcomm's CPUs are fully supported in upstream Linux distributions.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to architecture and implementation of CI/CD infrastructure for Linux integration and open development workflows
Drive internal Linux distribution integration efforts, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with upstream standards
Lead resolution of complex platform issues across kernel, userspace, and firmware, collaborating with software, hardware, and product teams
Participate in engagements with external partners, including Linux distribution vendors and customers, to align on enablement requirements and ensure successful deployment
Collaborate with upstream communities and contribute to technical discussions as appropriate
Mentor and guide engineers on software best practices, including packaging, integration, and lifecycle management
Review designs and code, ensuring compliance with security, performance, and community requirements
Document technical decisions and standards for Linux platform enablement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Strong background in computer science fundamentals and software engineering principles
12+ years of software engineering experience, including Linux platform development for enterprise or server-class systems
Deep experience with enterprise Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL/CentOS/Fedora, Ubuntu/Debian) and build frameworks, including packaging, update mechanisms, upstream integration, and data center deployment practices
Expertise with Git and GitHub-based workflows (or similar), including integration with modern CI/CD systems for open-source or large-scale projects
Familiarity with Linux packaging systems (Debian, RPM) and CI/CD automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Proven experience in technical leadership, including mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions
Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation and tooling, experience with systems programming languages such as C/C++, Rust, or Go is highly valued
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence technical direction across teams
Mature interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across diverse teams and external communities
Proven ability to debug complex Linux systems across kernel and userspace
Ability to quickly learn new tools and workflows in a fast-evolving environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in non-linear, dynamic environments
Working knowledge of Linux kernel configuration and platform enablement (e.g., ACPI, UEFI, kconfig)
Demonstrated contributions to upstream Linux kernel or userspace projects, with ability to represent the organization in open-source communities
Familiarity with virtualization, containerization, and orchestration tools (QEMU, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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