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Software Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Qualcomm seeks a Senior Software Engineer in San Diego to design, develop, and optimize software for next-generation data center platforms. Responsibilities include enhancing Linux Kernel features, optimizing power management, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel, particularly in 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.
  • 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.
  • Perform Pre-Silicon Development on FPGA based platform and QEMU.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 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 is plus.
  • Solid understanding of computer system architecture (core, cache, memory models, bus architecture, etc.).
  • Experience in Board and SOC bringup, Device drivers, peripheral buses (SPI, I2C, USB), Memory controllers for DDR.
  • Familiarity with tools like SCM tools (e.g., GIT) and debugging technologies like 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of software development experience, or equivalent.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
  • Potential for immigration sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Skills

Linux KernelKVMDVFSJTAG debuggersGIT
#software engineering#linux kernel#virtualization#memory management#scheduler#data center#arm#embedded systems
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Salary

US$99,500–149,300 / year

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

San Diego, United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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