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Qualcomm · 1 day ago

Sotware Engineer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$111K/yr - $167K/yr
date2+ years exp

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. is looking for highly motivated and talented Linux device driver software engineers as part of the core engineering group defining the next generation of WLAN products. The role involves software architecture and design for WLAN features on Linux platforms, collaborating with various teams for feature architecture, and ensuring customer requirements are met.

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Responsibilities

Software architecture and design for WLAN features on Linux platforms
Working with firmware/systems/hardware teams for feature architecture, considering the tradeoffs in host and target feature split and defining host/target software interfaces
Looking at the customer requirements, proposing the feature design and working on complete implementation of the feature and helping the customers launch with the feature working end to end

Qualification

Linux device driver developmentWiFi/Networking protocol developmentC/C++ programmingJava programmingPython programmingSoftware architectureFeature designCustomer requirements analysisBoardChip bring up

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years Software Engineering or related work experience
2+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Linux device driver development experience
Any experience in WiFi/Networking protocol development
Board or chip bring up experience

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package

Company

Qualcomm

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Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
dateFounded in 1985
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.qualcomm.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5M
1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M

Leadership Team

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Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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