Linux Automotive (Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer), Staff

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$134,800–$202,200 / yr
Posted
34 days ago
Closes
Nov 7, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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TL;DR · Linux Automotive (Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer), Staff

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As an embedded Linux software engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the Automotive ADAS and Infotainment team to develop next-generation Snapdragon products for automotive applications. Your responsibilities include designing and implementing system-level solutions across the entire software stack, from bootloaders to user spaces like Android and real-time Linux, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams globally to optimize embedded systems’ power and performance, requiring expertise in C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems, and ARM processors. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in Linux kernel development, driver creation, memory management, hypervisor technology, and virtualization on automotive platforms, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge automotive software solutions.

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

  • Designs and optimizes embedded Linux systems for automotive ADAS and infotainment.
  • Develops software modules for the Linux kernel and user spaces like Android.
  • Implements memory management and hypervisor technologies in ARM-based SoCs.
  • Conducts complex code reviews and regression tests to ensure high-quality software.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.
  • Writes detailed technical documentation for automotive embedded software projects.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience (5+ years) in embedded/automotive software development on ARM SoCs using Linux and Android.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming with knowledge of Rust or Python for system-level applications.
  • Expertise in Linux kernel development, including drivers, memory management, and virtualization technologies.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems and power/performance optimization on embedded systems.
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across multiple cross-functional teams globally.

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