Qualcomm · 1 week ago
Software Engineer, Sr. Staff - Android and Linux
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $244K/yr
5+ years expQualcomm is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a talented Engineering lead with expertise in operating systems, Android frameworks, and Linux kernel. The role involves leading a small agile team to develop end-to-end software solutions across the Android Stack and Linux kernel while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Develop end to end solutions involving both user space and kernel space with optimal resource usage adhering to Android framework, Linux system & kernel programming principles
Collaborate with systems, multimedia, architecture, and other teams to develop system-level software solutions
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, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
10+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
Excellent knowledge of OS fundamentals, data structure, Linux kernel and the device driver model
Hands on experience in Java, C++ Libraries/JNI, Python coding
Hands on experience with Android Application Framework, Android native daemons/services, AIDL HALs
Hands on experience with system programming on any Linux/Unix OS
Hands on experience in debugging with T32, gdb and crash analysis using android tombstones, T32, crash utility etc
Experience in Git, Android Make, Android Tools, Android Studio, Adb
Experience in developing linux kernel drivers & modifying kernel code is a plus
Knowledge on usage of AI models, familiarity with python for AI/ML related software development is a plus
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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