Virtual Platform CI​/DevOps Engineer

Overview

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Software Engineering

General

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Virtual Platform Dev Ops CI/CD Verification Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure. Supporting the Custom CPU SW and Server BU SW Engineering team. This role designs and deploys test automation solutions for our Virtual Platforms.

• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to develop comprehensive systems and test plans for Pre- and Post-Silicon stages.
• Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Git Hub Actions, ensuring smooth and efficient code deployment across various environments.
• Implement and manage infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation, automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions like Docker and Kubernetes, enabling efficient application deployment and management.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement logging and alerting mechanisms to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to streamline workflows, resolve issues, and ensure seamless software delivery.
• Implement and maintain security measures and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Identify areas for process improvement, implement new tools and technologies, and optimize workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3 years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2 years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 15 years’ experience in software design, development, integration, or testing.

• Proficient in hardware/software integration and troubleshooting.

• Hands‑on with Docker and container technology.

• Experienced in debugging embedded Linux systems.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Expertise in Continuous Integration and automated testing.

• Proficient in Python, Shell script, and

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• Deep knowledge of software quality.

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Git Lab CI and Git Hub Actions.

• 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.

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision‑making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information; may require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g.,…