Senior Software Engineer - Security

Qualcomm • Santa Clara, CA

126d • $123,900 - $185,900

About The Position

Customer engineering supports customers with all aspects of embedded software and systems development. This includes assisting OEMs in designs, providing technical training, issue debugging, optimizing and integrating software. It exposes the candidate to the key players in the wireless industry worldwide and places him or her right in the heart of the dynamism of wireless deployment.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 5+ 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.
• Knowledge in 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).

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree