Staff Software Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Develop and enhance Linux Kernel features (virtualization/KVM, scheduling, memory management/IOMMU)
• ▹Optimize power and performance management technologies (e.g. DVFS) for ARM-based systems
• ▹Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, scalable software solutions
• ▹Debug complex software issues using tools like JTAG debuggers
• ▹Contribute to upstream open-source projects, including the Linux Kernel
• ▹Document system architecture and requirements
• ▹Pre-silicon development on FPGA-based platforms and QEMU
• ▹Perform security risk assessments, threat analysis, and security code reviews
• ▹Lead security architectures and product security initiatives across cross-organizational teams

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's + 4 years, Master's + 3 years, or PhD + 2 years of software engineering or related experience
• ▹2+ years of experience with a programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice to have

• ▹Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with 6+ years of software development experience
• ▹Strong experience in Linux Kernel development (virtualization/KVM, schedulers, memory management, device trees)
• ▹Solid knowledge of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture
• ▹Understanding of computer system architecture (core, cache, memory models, bus architecture)
• ▹Experience in board/SoC bringup, device drivers, peripheral buses (SPI, I2C, USB), DDR memory controllers
• ▹Familiarity with SCM tools (Git) and debugging technologies (JTAG debuggers)
• ▹Prior contributions to open-source projects

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• ▹Annual RSU grant opportunity
• ▹Highly competitive benefits package

About the company

Qualcomm's data center software team develops critical technologies for next-generation data center platforms, including virtualization, memory management, scheduling, and the Linux Kernel.