Senior Staff Software Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software for next-generation data center platforms. This role involves contributing to the Linux Kernel, virtualization, scheduling, memory management, and performance optimization, with opportunities to lead teams and drive advancements in critical technologies. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and potential contributions to open-source projects.
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 platforms and QEMU.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 3+ years of 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 4+ 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.
- 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.
- Competitive salary range: $169,800.00 - $254,600.00.
Skills
Linux KernelKVMDVFSJTAG debuggersGIT
#software engineering#linux kernel#virtualization#scheduler#memory management#ARM#embedded systems#data center
About Qualcomm
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.\n\n
Company
QualcommJob Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$169,800–254,600 / year
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
San Diego, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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