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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 38 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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As a Sr Staff Software Engineer on our Networking Software Systems team, you will drive the development of cutting-edge networking solutions by architecting complex packet processing systems and optimizing Linux kernel networking subsystems. Your daily tasks include developing Ethernet drivers, enhancing the Linux networking stack for high-throughput embedded systems, and implementing robust support for network tunneling protocols like GRE and VxLAN. You will also design efficient user space to kernel space communication interfaces and integrate advanced features such as Open vSwitch into our ecosystem. With expertise in C and C++, a deep understanding of Linux Kernel internals, and comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP and switching/routing protocols, you will mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to commercialize networking features for global customers.

Skills

C C++ Linux Kernel Networking Ethernet drivers PHY drivers Netfilter bridging routing QoS network tunneling protocols GRE L2TP IPsec VxLAN MAP-T/E CAPWAP Open vSwitch eBPF XDP HW/SW data path offloading multi-core environment code reviews

What you'll do

Architect and design complex packet processing systems for wire-speed performance.
Develop and optimize Linux kernel modules, Ethernet drivers, and PHY drivers.
Implement robust support for network tunneling protocols like GRE, L2TP, IPsec.
Design efficient user space to kernel space communication interfaces (e.g., Netlink).
Serve as technical lead, driving architectural decisions and conducting code reviews.
Mentor senior and junior engineers in fostering a culture of technical excellence.

What we're looking for

8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software and networking.
Expert proficiency in C and C++ programming with deep Linux kernel knowledge.
Comprehensive mastery of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, switching, routing, and tunneling protocols.
Hands-on experience with HW/SW data path offloading techniques and Ethernet driver development.
Exceptional analytical skills for debugging complex system-level issues.
Technical leadership and mentorship abilities in a high-caliber international team.

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