Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Linux

Qualcomm-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
San Diego, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
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Lead Linux enablement for Qualcomm's next-generation server-class CPUs. Join our Linux Platform team to design and implement modern Linux distribution integration and development infrastructure. Your work will accelerate internal teams and ensure Qualcomm's next-generation CPUs are fully supported in upstream Linux distributions, enabling production-ready solutions for enterprise, data center, and hyperscaler deployments. This role focuses on platform integration, product execution, and CI/CD automation across leading Linux distributions, bridging internal development with open-source best practices.

  • Contribute to architecture and implementation of CI/CD infrastructure for Linux integration and open development workflows.
  • Drive internal Linux distribution integration efforts, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with upstream standards.
  • Lead resolution of complex platform issues across kernel, userspace, and firmware, collaborating with software, hardware, and product teams.
  • Participate in engagements with external partners, including Linux distribution vendors and customers, to align on enablement requirements and ensure successful deployment.
  • Collaborate with upstream communities and contribute to technical discussions as appropriate.
  • Mentor and guide engineers on software best practices, including packaging, integration, and lifecycle management.
  • Review designs and code, ensuring compliance with security, performance, and community requirements.
  • Document technical decisions and standards for Linux platform enablement
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Strong background in computer science fundamentals and software engineering principles.
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience, including Linux platform development for enterprise or server-class systems.
  • Deep experience with enterprise Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL/CentOS/Fedora, Ubuntu/Debian) and build frameworks, including packaging, update mechanisms, upstream integration, and data center deployment practices.
  • Expertise with Git and GitHub-based workflows (or similar), including integration with modern CI/CD systems for open-source or large-scale projects.
  • Familiarity with Linux packaging systems (Debian, RPM) and CI/CD automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
  • Proven experience in technical leadership, including mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions.
  • Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation and tooling, experience with systems programming languages such as C/C++, Rust, or Go is highly valued
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence technical direction across teams.
  • Mature interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across diverse teams and external communities.
  • Proven ability to debug complex Linux systems across kernel and userspace.
  • Ability to quickly learn new tools and workflows in a fast-evolving environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in non-linear, dynamic environments.
  • Working knowledge of Linux kernel configuration and platform enablement (e.g., ACPI, UEFI, kconfig).
  • Demonstrated contributions to upstream Linux kernel or userspace projects, with ability to represent the organization in open-source communities.
  • Familiarity with virtualization, containerization, and orchestration tools (QEMU, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
  • competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • highly competitive benefits package
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