OS & Kernel Engineer — Android/Linux Specialist

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in OS, Android frameworks, and Linux kernel. The role involves developing system-level software across user space and kernel space, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to features in the Android stack and Linux kernel.

Strong C++/Java and Python skills are essential. You will work on end-to-end solutions, including kernel drivers, with a focus on efficient resource usage and adherence to

Qualifications

• OS fundamentals, data structures, Linux kernel and device driver model.
• Hands-on experience in Java, C++ Libraries/JNI, Python coding.
• Android Framework, native daemons/services, AIDL HALs experience.
• System programming on Linux/Unix OS.
• Debugging with T32, gdb and crash analysis using tombstones and tools.
• Git, Android Make, Android Tools, Android Studio, ADB experience.
• Experience developing Linux kernel drivers or modifying kernel code is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI models and Python for AI/ML related development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end system-level software across user space and kernel space with efficient resource usage.
• Collaborate with systems, multimedia, architecture, and other teams on broad Android/Linux features.
• Work on a wide range of features across the Android stack and Linux kernel.

Skills

OS fundamentals

Linux kernel

Device drivers

Java

C++

Python

Android framework

Git

Android Studio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in OS, Android frameworks, and Linux kernel. The role involves developing system-level software across user space and kernel space, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to features in the Android stack and Linux kernel.

Strong C++/Java and Python skills are essential. You will work on end-to-end solutions, including kernel drivers, with a focus on efficient resource usage and adherence to