Staff Software Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering
In short
As a Staff Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will design, develop, and optimize Linux kernel software for next-generation platforms, focusing on CPU scheduling, Dynamic Clock and Voltage Scaling (DCVS), and system-level power and performance optimization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to upstream open-source projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance Linux kernel features in CPU scheduling and scheduler-driven performance management.
- Design and optimize Scheduler and DCVS technologies for next-generation ARM-based systems.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, scalable software solutions.
- Debug and resolve complex software issues using JTAG debuggers.
- Contribute to upstream open-source projects, including the Linux Kernel.
- Drive improvements in system software for ARM and RISC-V based platforms.
- Analyze system requirements and propose corresponding system architecture.
- Perform pre-Silicon Development on FPGA based platforms and QEMU.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ 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 5+ years of software development experience, or equivalent.
- Strong experience in Linux Kernel development, especially in areas such as DCVS, schedulers, and memory management and device trees.
- Solid knowledge of ARM and RISC-V 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.
- Access to details about US benefits via a link.
Skills
C++PythonJavaCLinux KernelGITJTAG debuggers
#software engineer#linux kernel#power efficiency#performance optimization#CPU scheduling#DCVS#ARM#RISC-V#embedded systems#open source
About Qualcomm
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Company
QualcommJob Posted
3 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$141,300–211,900 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
San Diego, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
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