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Senior Staff Software Engineer

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Qualcomm is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer in San Diego, CA, to lead the design and development of high-performance Ethernet networking and data-path software solutions. The role involves technical leadership in embedded systems, device drivers, and Linux kernel development, with a focus on performance optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, development, and commercialization of Ethernet networking and data-path software features.
  • Lead embedded networking software development tasks, including Ethernet MAC drivers, switch drivers, and Linux kernel networking features.
  • Analyze and optimize end-to-end networking performance for throughput, latency, and CPU utilization.
  • Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex system-level issues.
  • Leverage and improve AI-assisted development workflows.
  • Serve as a technical mentor and leader for engineering staff.
  • Drive and influence technical strategy and architecture decisions for networking software solutions.
  • Participate in and/or lead cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Partner with product management, system architects, and customer engineering teams.
  • Own technical execution plans and contribute to roadmap definition.
  • Contribute to long-term technology planning and innovation initiatives.
  • Support recruiting and talent development efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience; OR Master's degree and 3+ years of experience; OR PhD and 2+ years of experience.
  • 7+ years of industry experience in embedded software development, systems software, device driver development, or networking software.
  • Strong expertise in C programming and low-level systems software development.
  • Solid understanding of Linux kernel internals (Memory management, Interrupt handling, DMA frameworks, Synchronization mechanisms, Device driver architecture, Kernel networking subsystems).
  • Experience developing and debugging embedded networking software and device drivers on Linux, QNX, or similar operating systems.
  • Demonstrated experience leading software feature development from requirements analysis through production deployment.
  • Strong debugging and performance analysis skills using tools such as GDB, Perf, Ftrace, Logic analyzers and hardware diagnostics tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of industry experience in embedded systems, networking software, or device driver development.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience leading teams, projects, or large-scale software initiatives.
  • Extensive experience developing and debugging embedded networking software and device drivers on Linux, QNX, or similar operating systems.
  • Strong knowledge of networking technologies, including Ethernet, VLANs, Switching and bridging, TCP/IP.
  • Deep expertise in Ethernet MAC, switch, PHY, or networking driver development and experience developing advanced networking features.
  • Strong background in networking performance optimization, including CPU efficiency, latency reduction, throughput scaling, and data-path acceleration techniques.
  • Experience contributing to or maintaining Linux upstream kernel networking subsystems.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.
  • Access to detailed information about US benefits.
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

1 week 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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