Senior Linux Tool Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$117,800–$176,600 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 21, 2027

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $147k
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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $161,141–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $147k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

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TL;DR · Senior Linux Tool Software Engineer

The Linux Tool Software Engineer, Sr. joins the Linux Tools, Integration, and Process team to design and develop CI/CD systems, enterprise-level tooling, and quality processes for a large-scale developer ecosystem. This role involves building front-end applications, backend services, databases, middleware API endpoints, microservices, and standalone solutions while participating in application scale-up and deployment activities. The engineer will perform administration and scripting in Linux environments, manage integrations with engineering tools, and troubleshoot issues using MongoDB, SQL, and Elastic Search. Key technical requirements include proficiency in high-level languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or C# to manipulate source code and data for automated end-to-end operations. The role focuses on solving complex software development lifecycle challenges by providing direct support for integration issues within SCM environments like GitHub, Gerrit, Perforce, or ClearCase.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop full-stack software including front-end applications, backend services, and microservices.
  • Build enterprise-level CI/CD systems and tools to support large-scale automated end-to-end operations.
  • Develop integrations with engineering tools and perform administration and scripting in Linux environments.
  • Perform code reviews, unit testing, and develop automated testing solutions.
  • Manage and query databases including MongoDB, SQL, and Elastic Search to troubleshoot issues.
  • Provide direct technical support to internal stakeholders and resolve integration issues for compliance teams.
  • Participate in the scaling and deployment of applications across a global ecosystem.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of experience, OR a Master's degree and 1+ year of experience, OR a PhD.
  • 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • 2+ years of experience in SW automation and enterprise CI/CD environments (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in C#, C, or Python based tools development (preferred).
  • 1+ years of experience working directly with a major SCM tool and automation such as GitHub, Gerrit, Perforce, or ClearCase (preferred).

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