Qualcomm · 2 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Linux
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $167K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive Linux innovation for their next-generation server-class CPUs. This role involves building and optimizing Linux distribution support and infrastructure, collaborating with internal developers and test teams, and ensuring upstream readiness for major data center and enterprise environments.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with team members to bring up Linux kernel and userspace on new server-class hardware, ensuring core functionality and stability
Implement and maintain build, packaging, and test workflows within the team’s CI/CD infrastructure
Assist in developing internal Linux distribution integration
Debug and triage issues related to build failures, packaging, and platform bring-up
Work with hardware and firmware engineers to resolve platform-specific issues (e.g., bootloader, ACPI, secure boot)
Support upstream readiness efforts by testing and validating changes needed for major Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu)
Contribute patches and collaborate with upstream communities under guidance from senior team members
Document processes and share knowledge to enable other internal developers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience
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
Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Strong background in computer science fundamentals and software engineering principles
Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation and tooling, working knowledge of C/C++
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Mature interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across diverse teams
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
Proficiency with Git and experience in GitHub-based workflows (or similar), including integration with modern CI/CD systems for open-source or large-scale projects
Deep experience with enterprise Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL/Fedora, Ubuntu/Debian) and build frameworks, including packaging, update mechanisms, and upstream integration, and data center deployment practices
Familiarity with Linux packaging systems (Debian, RPM) and CI/CD automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Working knowledge of Linux kernel configuration and platform enablement (e.g., ACPI, UEFI, kconfig)
Experience contributing to upstream Linux kernel or userspace projects is a strong plus
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
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
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