Principal Software Engineer Data Center SOC

Principal Software Engineer for Data Center SOC

Location:

San Diego, CA. The role is on‑site, five days per week. Relocation packages are available for selected candidates.

• Develop and enhance Linux Kernel features, focusing on virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management (IOMMU).
• Optimize power and performance management technologies such as DVFS for next‑generation ARM‑based systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver 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.
• Drive improvements in system software for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based platforms.
• Analyze system requirements, propose and document system architecture and designs.
• Perform pre‑silicon development on FPGA platforms and QEMU emulation.

• Leverage security expertise to develop new hardware and software security features embedded in products.
• Lead security assessments, vulnerability reviews, threat analyses, and code reviews.
• Design and implement secure architectures and guide cross‑organizational teams in adoption.
• Identify and remediate security risks, respond to incidents, and collaborate with stakeholders on security-related issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and at least 8 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python.
• 4+ years of experience in C, C++, Java, Python, or System Verilog.

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12+ years of security engineering or related professional experience.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Expertise in Linux Kernel development, virtualization technologies, and ARM architecture.
• Strong debugging skills and experience with ARM‑based platforms.
• Prior contributions to open‑source projects such as the Linux Kernel.

The expected range for this role is $190,000 to $240,000 per year. The final offer may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology