Senior Staff Engineer, Open Source & Embedded Linux

Qualcomm; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm in London is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer to spearhead improvements in its open-source offerings. The role demands expertise in software development, particularly in C/C++ and embedded systems. Candidates should have a strong background in Linux kernel projects and experience mentoring. This position offers the chance to influence major open-source initiatives while requiring occasional global travel. Join this forward-thinking team and contribute to impactful technological advancements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Open source software development.
• Strong understanding of embedded software and Linux distributions.
• Excellent technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable tooling for Open source distributions.
• Work on OSS initiatives to improve software quality.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Open source software development

C

C++

Assembly

Python

Go

Rust

Embedded software

Linux kernel

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading semiconductor firm in London is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer to spearhead improvements in its open-source offerings. The role demands expertise in software development, particularly in C/C++ and embedded systems. Candidates should have a strong background in Linux kernel projects and experience mentoring. This position offers the chance to influence major open-source initiatives while requiring occasional global travel. Join this forward-thinking team and contribute to impactful technological advancements.