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- On-site
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Posted
- 60 days ago
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- 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 Staff Software Engineer on our Networking Software Systems team, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge networking solutions. Your responsibilities include architecting complex packet processing systems, optimizing Linux kernel networking subsystems, and implementing advanced tunneling protocols to ensure high performance and interoperability across diverse network environments. You will also design efficient user space to kernel space communication interfaces and integrate features like Open vSwitch and eBPF/XDP into the ecosystem. Additionally, you will mentor team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical innovation and commercialize networking features for global customers. The ideal candidate has expertise in C and C++, a deep understanding of Linux Kernel internals, and hands-on experience with Ethernet driver development and HW/SW data path offloading techniques.
Skills
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.
- Design robust support for network tunneling protocols like GRE, L2TP, IPsec.
- Create efficient user space to kernel space communication interfaces (e.g., Netlink).
- Serve as technical lead, driving architectural decisions and conducting code reviews.
- Mentor engineers in fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
What we're looking for
- 5+ 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 experience in a high-caliber team environment.
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