Senior Software Engineer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel, particularly in 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 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, as part of Qualcomm's commitment to the open-source community
• ▹Drive improvements in system software for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based platforms
• ▹Analyze system requirements, propose corresponding system architecture; create and maintain technical documentation for architecture, requirements, and development processes
• ▹Pre-silicon development on FPGA-based platforms and QEMU

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience, or Master's with 1+ year, or PhD
• ▹2+ years of academic or work experience with a programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• ▹Master's degree with 3+ years of software development experience, or equivalent
• ▹Strong experience in Linux Kernel development, especially virtualization (KVM), schedulers, memory management, and device trees

Nice to have

• ▹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 bring-up, device drivers, peripheral buses (SPI, I2C, USB), memory controllers for DDR
• ▹Familiarity with 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 with tools and frameworks for system and software performance management
• ▹Hands-on experience with software development methodologies for embedded systems

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• ▹Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• ▹Highly competitive benefits package

About the company

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is a leading technology innovator developing next-generation security and system software solutions for Qualcomm's data center platforms.