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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $111,300–$166,900 / yr
Posted: 60 days ago

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This role $139k

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

Qualcomm currently has 745 open roles on FindRole.

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This position at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. involves hands-on system embedded Linux software design and development for next-generation Snapdragon products in Automotive ADAS and Infotainment. As a senior engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, enhance safety, and meet automotive standards across the entire software stack from bootloaders to user spaces like Android and real-time Linux. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing software modules, conducting complex code reviews, and collaborating with hardware and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration. Preferred qualifications include extensive experience in Linux kernel development, ARM processors, and embedded software on mobile devices or automotive platforms, along with proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python, and knowledge of Yocto/Android/Ubuntu.

Skills

Linux C C++ Python Rust Yocto Android Ubuntu Kernel drivers Memory management Hypervisor Virtualization ARM processors Embedded systems Linux Automotive Qualcomm Snapdragon

What you'll do

Design and develop embedded Linux software for automotive ADAS and infotainment systems.
Optimize performance of Linux-based automotive solutions across the entire software stack.
Implement kernel drivers and memory management in ARM processors for automotive platforms.
Ensure software designs adhere to Automotive safety and security standards.
Lead code reviews, regression tests, and issue triage to maintain high-quality code.

What we're looking for

5+ years of professional experience in embedded/automotive software development on ARM SoCs.
Expertise in Linux kernel and userspace development using C/C++ or Rust.
Experience with real-time operating systems and power/performance optimization on embedded systems.
Knowledge of ARM processors, hypervisor, virtualization, and memory management.
Ability to design and implement complex software modules for large-scale automotive solutions.
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including hardware and test engineers.
Proficiency in Linux Automotive standards and open-source community contributions.

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