#Senior Software Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,300 - 166,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and optimize software solutions for next-generation data center platforms. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and leading engineering efforts in virtualization and memory management.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or computer science, possess strong skills in Linux Kernel development, and have experience in programming languages such as C or C++. The pay range for this position is $111,300 to $166,900, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with programming languages like C, C++, Java, Python.
• Strong experience in Linux Kernel development and ARM architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel.
• Collaborate with teams for high-performance software solutions.
• Contribute to upstream open-source projects including the Linux Kernel.

Skills

Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python)

Linux Kernel Development

Debugging Skills

ARM Architecture Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

JTAG Debuggers

SCM Tools (GIT)

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization and commercialization of software solutions for Qualcomm’s next‑generation data center platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and lead a team of Engineers and contribute to the advancement of critical technologies such as virtualization, memory management, scheduler and Linux Kernel.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel, particularly in areas such as virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management (IOMMU).
• Optimize power and performance management technologies like DVFS for next‑generation ARM‑based systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of high‑performance, scalable software solutions.
• Debug and resolve complex software issues using tools like JTAG debuggers.
• Contribute to upstream open‑source projects, including the Linux Kernel, as part of Qualcomm’s commitment to the open‑source community.
• Drive improvements in system software for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based platforms.
• Analyze system requirements, understand and propose corresponding system architecture. Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, requirements, and development processes.
• Pre‑Silicon Development on the FPGA based platform and QEMU.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with 3+ years of software development experience, or equivalent.
• Strong experience in Linux Kernel development, especially in areas such as virtualization (KVM), schedulers, and memory management and device trees.
• Solid knowledge of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture and its extensions.
• Solid understanding of computer system architecture (core, cache, memory models, bus architecture, etc.) and experience in board and SOC bring‑up, device drivers, peripheral buses (SPI, I2C, USB), memory controllers for DDR.
• Familiarity with tools like SCM tools (e.g., GIT) and debugging technologies such as JTAG debuggers.
• Prior contributions to open‑source projects (e.g., Linux Kernel).
• Strong debugging skills and practical experience with ARM based platforms.
• Proficiency in using tools and frameworks for system and software performance management.
• Hands‑on experience with software development methodologies for Embedded Systems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverage expert Security knowledge and experience to achieve highly critical engineering business objectives.
• Develop highly critical new hardware and software security features and update features into existing products; lead team to ensure security of all products is maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serve as a technical expert for performing highly advanced security assessments and evaluation of company products, including vulnerability and risk assessments, threat analysis, and security code reviews to identify potential design and implementation vulnerabilities.
• Develop highly critical security architectures and designs for products and sub‑systems and lead cross‑organizational teams to adopt and implement them.
• Identify and drive remediation for security risks and vulnerabilities, respond to product security incidents, and collaborate with high‑level customers and stakeholders regarding product security related issues.
• Serve as a technical expert for the development and deployment of highly critical processes, trainings, and tools that result in secure product development.

Level of Responsibility

• Provides supervision to direct reports.
• Decision‑making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information; may require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$111,300.00 - $166,900.00

In addition, a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. Highly competitive benefits package supports employees at work, at home, and at play.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualcomm is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm will provide a reasonable accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.