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Senior Software Engineer

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

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In short

As a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for next-generation data center platforms. Responsibilities include enhancing the Linux Kernel, optimizing power and performance management, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance software on ARM-based systems.

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.
  • 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 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 Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a 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 is a 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.

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.
#Software Engineering#Linux Kernel#Virtualization#ARM#Data Center Platforms
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

1 day ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

San Diego, United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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