Qualcomm · 5 hours ago
Senior/Staff Engineer - Linux Automotive (Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology company specializing in embedded systems and automotive solutions. They are seeking a Senior/Staff Engineer to design and develop embedded Linux software for the next generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon products in Automotive ADAS and Infotainment, collaborating with multiple technology teams and industry partners.
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Responsibilities
Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs
Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency
Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems
Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules
Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code
Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project
Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects
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
Experience with software development in Linux Kernel and/or userspace such as Yocto/Android/Ubuntu
Experience in Kernel drivers, Memory management, Hypervisor, Virtualization, OS and Hardware platform knowledge
ARM processors and/or embedded software development on mobile devices or Automotive platforms
Linux Automotive (Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer) 5+ Years professional work experience in embedded/automotive software and/or driver development on ARM SoCs on Linux/Android etc
5+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Rust, Python, etc
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Independent and motivated problem solver
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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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
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Leadership Team
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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