Senior​/Staff Engineer - Linux Automotive; Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group >
Software Engineering

This position offers hands‑on system embedded Linux software design and development for Qualcomm Snapdragon products in Automotive ADAS and infotainment. The engineer will work across the software stack – application boot loaders, kernel, Android and real‑time Linux – to optimize performance, adhere to Linux open‑source community standards, and meet automotive safety and security requirements. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams across multiple locations is essential to define and implement complete solutions in C/C++ and real‑time operating systems with power and performance expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Ph.D. in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.

• Experience with software development in Linux Kernel and/or userspace such as Yocto, Android or 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.
• 5+ years experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Python.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Independent and motivated problem solver.

• Leverages advanced software knowledge to design, develop, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs, software requirements 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, regression tests and triages issues to ensure code quality.
• Collaborates with hardware, systems, and test engineers to ensure solutions integrate with other components.
• Writes detailed technical documentation for complex software projects.

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision or guidance to other team members.
• Decision‑making is significant and affects work beyond the immediate group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills; may involve basic negotiation and influence.
• Has moderate influence over key organizational decisions and is consulted by senior leadership.
• Tasks require multi‑step planning, problem solving and prioritization for effective execution.

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Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal‑opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

$ – $. The pay scale reflects a broad minimum to maximum range for this job code and location. Salary is one component of total compensation. Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, opportunity for annual RSU grants, and a highly competitive benefits package to support success at work, at home, and ruiter will discuss all that Qualcomm offers – and you can review more details about US benefits at this link.

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