Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

As a Linux Kernel Stability and Build Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, reliability, and performance of our Linux kernel and related systems. You will work closely with customer for troubleshooting and resolving issues.

You will be involved in supporting / customizing / optimizing Qualcomm software for various Linux Android products.

The candidate is expected to work on internal development platforms. The person has strong C or C++ programming skills, experience with embedded software development, familiarity with Linux Android environment, Android git process and Android applications (APK). The person should be self-driven and will be required to drive tasks and work closely with various technology teams while engaged on customer issues, documentation and training.

This role will be onsite in Santa Clara.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR
  Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
  OR
  PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 3+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.

• Proven experience as a Linux Kernel Engineer or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel architecture and build tools.

• Strong understanding of Computer Architecture

• Caches, Bus, Memory is required.

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• The preferred candidate should have knowledge in the following areas:

• Camera, Display, AR/VR, Video, Graphics, BSP software

• Strong understanding of system performance tuning and optimization.

• Extensive experience with Linux kernel development, debugging, and profiling tools.

• Proficiency in programming with real-time operating systems or microkernels, particularly on ARM architectures or Qualcomm's Hexagon microprocessor.

• Advanced C/C++ programming skills with a minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded software systems. Experience in creating or managing software build environments using tools such as Make, CMake, and Git.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with specific Linux distributions and their kernel customization processes (e.g., Ubuntu, Fedora, Rocky Linux).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.

• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.

• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).

• Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.

• Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$123,900.00 - $185,900.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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