Qualcomm · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer - Linux Automotive (Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $167K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Linux Automotive to contribute to the development of embedded Safe Linux software for Qualcomm Snapdragon products in Automotive ADAS and Infotainment. The role involves hands-on design and development across the software stack, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and meet automotive safety requirements.
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Responsibilities
Hands-on system embedded Safe Linux software design and development
Optimize and improve the performance for safe linux system
Understand the core of linux design principles and design to be adapt in open source community
Design with safety and security from start for meeting the challenges of Automotive requirements
Work closely with cross-functional teams across multiple locations to define and implement complete solutions
Qualification
Required
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
Excellent knowledge of C/C++ programming skills and a good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
Excellent knowledge of OS fundamentals, data structure, Linux kernel and the device driver model
Debugging skills in C/C++ using debugging tools like GNU tools
Knowledge of Yocto development experience is a plus
Linux debug, tracing, and performance tools - For example debugger like T32, gdb and crash analysis sing T32, crash utility, trace, perf etc
Hands on development on boot loaders added advantage
Experience using git for development; patch/tree management
ARM processors and/or embedded software development on mobile devices or Automotive platforms
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Independent and motivated to explore and find innovative and design principles to solve challenges
1+ Years professional work experience in embedded/automotive software and/or driver development on ARM SoCs on Linux/Android etc
1+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Python, etc
1+ Years experience with architectural capability analysis in addressing system design challenges such as multi-OS virtualization and multi-domain boot architecture
1+ Years experience with low level software/hardware interface design and debugging
1+ Years experience with industry standard software development tools: HSW/HE debuggers, code revision control systems (GIT, Perforce), IDEs and build tools
ARMv8 architecture knowledge and 2 to 4 years experience with SW development for ARM systems
Prior experience with Qualcomm MSM software platforms is a big plus
Experience in Open source initiatives, Linux Foundation, AGL projects is a big plus
Experience in coordination with multiple technology teams, program and product teams, and test engineering
Experience in bottoms-up and top-down design based on analysis of E2E use cases
Experience with software development processes such as Automotive SPICE/CMM/ASIL-B
Experience in system performance estimation (eg. bandwidth, memory, power) and characterization for concurrent use cases
Excellent oral and written communication skills to work with developers across the different site
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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