Sr. Software Engineer - Linux

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Software Engineering General Summary

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 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 languages 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 Git Hub-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., Git Hub 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.

• 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.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity…