Linux Platform Engineer: Kernel Bring-Up & CI/CD

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking an accomplished software engineer to drive Linux innovation for next-gen server CPUs. You will join the Linux Platform team to build and optimize distribution support, packaging, and CI/CD automation across major Linux distros, bridging internal enabling with open-source standards.

The role focuses on platform enablement, upstream readiness, and collaboration with hardware/firmware teams in a fast-evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a relevant field with qualifying experience.
• 2+ years of software engineering using C/C++, Java, or Python.
• Experience with Linux and scripting is expected.
• Strong fundamentals in CS and software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Bring up Linux kernel and userspace on new server hardware.
• Build, package, and test workflows in CI/CD infrastructure.
• Develop linux distribution integration for internal use.
• Debug build failures, packaging, and platform bring-up.
• Collaborate with hardware/firmware teams on platform issues.
• Assist upstream readiness for major Linux distributions.
• Contribute patches and document processes for internal teams.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Bash

Communication skills

Software engineering principles

Open-source experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

QEMU

KVM

RPM

Debian

Ubuntu

CI/CD tools

Job description

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking an accomplished software engineer to drive Linux innovation for next-gen server CPUs. You will join the Linux Platform team to build and optimize distribution support, packaging, and CI/CD automation across major Linux distros, bridging internal enabling with open-source standards.

The role focuses on platform enablement, upstream readiness, and collaboration with hardware/firmware teams in a fast-evolving environment.