Staff Software Engineer - Linux
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States of America
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Staff
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 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.
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Nice to have
- Deep, hands-on experience with one or more major Linux distributions (RHEL/Fedora, Ubuntu/Debian), including image creation, packaging, update mechanisms, and integration workflows.
- Strong experience with Git and GitHub-based development workflows, including CI/CD system design and maintenance (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Practical knowledge of Linux packaging ecosystems (RPM and/or Debian), including policy, dependency management, and reproducibility.
- Solid understanding of Linux platform enablement and boot flows (UEFI, edk2, ACPI, GRUB, kconfig).
- Experience contributing to upstream Linux kernel or userspace projects.
- Familiarity with Linux desktop environments and developer-facing workflows.
- Experience with virtualization and container technologies (QEMU, KVM, Docker; Kubernetes a plus).
Full description
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Company:
Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
Drive Linux platform enablement for Qualcomm’s next-generation SoCs. Join the Linux Platform team to architect, build, and optimize Linux distribution support and infrastructure that empowers internal developers, validation, and product teams.
This role focuses on upstream-oriented Linux platform enablement, including image generation, packaging, integration, and CI/CD automation across major Linux distributions (Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/Fedora). The position bridges silicon and firmware enablement with modern open-source distribution standards, supporting compute, server, embedded, and IoT platforms.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep, hands-on experience with one or more major Linux distributions (RHEL/Fedora, Ubuntu/Debian), including image creation, packaging, update mechanisms, and integration workflows.
- Strong experience with Git and GitHub-based development workflows, including CI/CD system design and maintenance (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Practical knowledge of Linux packaging ecosystems (RPM and/or Debian), including policy, dependency management, and reproducibility.
- Solid understanding of Linux platform enablement and boot flows (UEFI, edk2, ACPI, GRUB, kconfig).