Join our dynamic team as a Principal Engineer in the open-source community at Qualcomm, where you will enhance the quality and reputation of our open source offerings. Reporting to the Director of Open Source, your role involves improving Linux kernel, Yocto/OE, Debian, security software, and boot firmware on Qualcomm platforms while supporting customer applications. You will build scalable tooling for delivering common core software into various open-source distributions and collaborate with OSS initiatives within the Central Software Engineering team to boost overall software quality. Additionally, you will represent the company at industry events, mentor teams, and contribute to upstream projects in areas like multimedia, Linux kernel, and networking. This position requires expertise in C, C++, Assembly, Python, Go, or Rust, along with a strong background in embedded software and bootloaders, making it an ideal opportunity for strategic thinkers aiming to drive significant impact on our business growth.
Skills
C
C++
Python
Go
Rust
Linux
Yocto/OE
Debian
Git
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Gstreamer
Linux kernel
Networking
Multimedia
Embedded systems
Assembly
What you'll do
Improve the quality and robustness of Qualcomm's open source offerings.
Enhance Linux kernel, Yocto/OE, Debian, security software on Qualcomm platforms.
Deliver engineering excellence with hands-on experience in upstream contributions.
Build scalable tooling for delivering common core software into Open Source distributions.
Work with OSS initiatives to improve general software quality within the CSE team.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in open-source software development and upstream contributions.
Proficiency in C, C++, Assembly, and high-level languages like Python or Go.
Deep understanding of embedded software, bootloaders, Linux kernel, and distributions.
Strong technical skills with excellent communication and engineering management abilities.
Ability to work cross-functionally across product and engineering teams globally.
Market check
Salary context
This
$192,600–$289,000
range sits above
80%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$139,900–$230,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$150,859–$222,550
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
569 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$224,400
across 536 roles with salary data.