Senior Linux Platform Engineer - Embedded & CI/CD

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus program

RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Software Engineer in San Diego to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, working with hardware, firmware, and software teams on system-level solutions.

The role emphasizes Linux platform enablement, image generation, packaging, integration, and CI/CD automation across Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/Fedora, and related ecosystems. Collaboration and autonomous work are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in computer science and system-level software engineering.
• Advanced Linux experience with the ability to debug complex issues spanning kernel, boot, and userspace.
• Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation and tooling; working knowledge of C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous, fast-evolving technical environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with systems-level thinking.
• Experience contributing to upstream Linux kernel or userspace projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive Linux platform enablement for Qualcomm’s next-generation SoCs.
• Architect, build, and optimize Linux distribution support and CI/CD infrastructure across major distributions.
• Bridge silicon and firmware enablement with open-source distribution standards for compute, server, embedded, and IoT platforms.

Skills

Bash

Python

C/C++

Kernel debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 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

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a Software Engineer in San Diego to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, working with hardware, firmware, and software teams on system-level solutions.

The role emphasizes Linux platform enablement, image generation, packaging, integration, and CI/CD automation across Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/Fedora, and related ecosystems. Collaboration and autonomous work are essential.