Software Engineer

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

In short

Qualcomm seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software for next-generation data center platforms. Responsibilities include Linux Kernel development (virtualization, scheduling, memory management), DVFS optimization, and contributing to open-source projects. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required.

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.
Perform pre-Silicon Development on FPGA based platforms 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.
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.

Skills

Linux KernelDVFSJTAG debuggersGIT

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