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Posted: 61 days ago

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Join Qualcomm’s Linux Platform team as a mid-level engineer to drive innovation for next-generation server-class CPUs by building and optimizing Linux distribution support. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with internal developers and test teams to ensure core functionality and stability of the Linux kernel and userspace on new hardware, implementing CI/CD workflows, debugging complex issues, and contributing patches to upstream communities. You’ll need proficiency in Bash, Python, C/C++, Git, and experience with enterprise Linux distributions like RHEL and Ubuntu, along with familiarity with virtualization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. This role demands a deep understanding of Linux kernel configuration and platform enablement, making significant contributions to the development of internal Linux distribution integration and upstream readiness for major data center environments.

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Bash Python Git GitHub CI/CD RHEL RPM Ubuntu Debian Jenkins Linux kernel ACPI UEFI Docker Kubernetes QEMU KVM C C++

What you'll do

Drive the setup and optimization of Linux distributions on new server-class CPUs.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for build, packaging, and testing workflows.
Debug complex issues related to platform bring-up and integration across Linux distributions.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to resolve platform-specific bootloaders and firmware problems.
Validate and test changes needed for major enterprise Linux distributions like RHEL and Ubuntu.
Contribute patches and engage with upstream communities to enhance Linux kernel and userspace projects.

What we're looking for

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Proficiency in Bash, Python, and C/C++ for automation and tooling.
Deep experience with enterprise Linux distributions and build frameworks.
Strong ability to debug complex Linux systems across kernel and userspace.
Proficiency with Git and CI/CD automation tools like GitHub Actions.
Familiarity with virtualization, containerization, and orchestration tools.
Experience contributing to upstream Linux kernel or userspace projects.

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