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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 29 days ago
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Qualcomm is seeking a motivated Embedded Systems Software Engineer at the senior level to join its Data/Networking software team within the Engineering Group. This role involves designing and developing high-performance Ethernet networking and data-path drivers for Qualcomm’s Wireless Broadband connectivity and Automotive Infotainment platforms, working closely with hardware architecture teams and validation engineers to ensure robust and scalable solutions. The engineer will use C programming extensively in Linux kernel/QNX networking stacks, focusing on device drivers, firmware, and RTOS/Linux kernel modules, while collaborating across multiple locations to deliver integrated system solutions. Essential skills include strong debugging capabilities using tools like gdb and perf, experience with Ethernet MAC or switch driver development, and familiarity with automotive SoCs and QNX networking stacks. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, along with 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Skills

C Linux kernel gdb perf ftrace Ethernet VLANs TCP/IP QNX networking device drivers CPU utilization latency throughput networking virtualization upstream Linux kernel automotive SoCs embedded SoCs

What you'll do

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain high-performance Ethernet networking drivers for embedded systems.
Develop and debug low-level software components like device drivers and RTOS/Linux kernel modules.
Perform on-target and off-target development and debugging using standard tools to resolve issues.
Own complex software features end-to-end from requirements analysis through commercialization.
Collaborate with hardware design, test, and application engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation for design descriptions and architecture specifications.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong proficiency in C programming and developing/debugging low-level system software.
Solid understanding of Linux kernel fundamentals including memory management, interrupts, DMA, synchronization primitives, and networking architecture.
Hands-on experience with Ethernet MAC or switch driver development on Linux or similar embedded OS.
Experience analyzing and optimizing CPU utilization, latency, and throughput in networking workloads.

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