Senior/Staff Engineer - Linux Automotive (Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer)

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

This position offers hands-on system embedded Linux software design and development to bring the next generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon products in Automotive ADAS and Infotainment working with multiple technology teams, Tier1s, OEMs and industry partners. The engineer will be involved in the next generation of embedded automotive software for Linux-based automotive solutions. In this role, there will be opportunities across the software stack including application boot loaders, kernel, user spaces such as Android and realtime Linux enabling full capabilities of Qualcomm Snapdragon hardware. The job will involve optimizing and improving the performance of linux systems, understanding the core of linux design principles and design to be adaptible to the Linux open source community standards, while also designing with safety and security to meet Automotive requirements. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams across multiple locations to define and implement complete solutions. Work assignments involve theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of C/C++ programming and real-time operating systems, along with power and performance expertise on embedded systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with software development in Linux Kernel and/or userspace such as Yocto/Android/Ubuntu.
• Experience in Kernel drivers, Memory management, Hypervisor, Virtualization, OS and Hardware platform knowledge
• ARM processors and/or embedded software development on mobile devices or Automotive platforms
• Linux Automotive (Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer) 5+ Years professional work experience in embedded/automotive software and/or driver development on ARM SoCs on Linux/Android etc.
• 5+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Rust, Python, etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Independent and motivated problem solver

Responsibilities

• Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
• Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems.
• Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.
• Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees