Principal Engineer - Remote, France

Qualcomm; Valbonne; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technology company in Valbonne seeks a Principal Engineer to enhance Qualcomm's open source offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in open source development with expertise in C, C++, and Linux. Responsibilities include mentoring teams and improving software quality across various distributions. Join us for a chance to make a significant impact on our business and support groundbreaking technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in Open source software development.
• Proven track record of working upstream and downstream.
• Strong understanding of embedded software and Linux distributions.

Responsabilités

• Build scalable tooling for delivering core software into Open source distributions.
• Work with OSS & upstream initiatives to improve software quality.
• Mentor and build expertise in the Foundries and Qualcomm OSS teams.

Connaissances

Open source software development

C

C++

Assembly

Python

Go

Rust

Embedded software

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Description du poste

Company: Qualcomm France S.A.R.L.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Are you ready to join a team that's shaping the future of technology? We are looking for experienced developers working in the open‑source community to improve the quality and robustness of Qualcomm open source offerings and reputation in the community.

You will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the open source community, Linux and related open source projects and are comfortable working with a variety of hardware platforms. You will have a proven track record of delivering both engineering excellence, as well as hands‑on experience with upstream contributions to major Open Source projects.

As Principal Engineer, you will report to the Director of Open Source. You will find ways to improve the Linux kernel, Yocto/OE, Debian, security software and boot firmware on Qualcomm platforms and provide support as needed for customer applications of our platform technology. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and contribute to our company's growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in Open source software development
• Expertise in C, C++, Assembly and a high‑level language such as Python, Go, Rust
• Proven track record of working upstream and downstream
• Strong understanding of embedded software, bootloaders, Linux kernel and distributions
• Excellent technical, communication and engineering management skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with product and engineering teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Willingness to travel globally as needed (likely several times per year)
• Experience working closely with or for a Linux Distribution

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build scalable tooling that allows Qualcomm to deliver common core software into a variety of Open source distributions
• Work with OSS & upstream initiatives within the Qualcomm Central Software Engineering (CSE) team to improve general software quality
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences
• Mentor and build expertise in the Foundries and Qualcomm OSS teams

Desired Qualifications:

• Multimedia: Audio, Video, Camera, Graphics, Display, Gstreamer
• Linux kernel: Peripherals, Buses, Interconnects, Scheduler, Thermal, Power
• Networking: Ethernet, WLAN, Bluetooth

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. For accommodations, please contact disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.

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