#Senior Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $111,300–$166,900 / yr
Posted: 45 days ago
Closes: Oct 27, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Similar $183k

This role $139k

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 750 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · #Senior Software Engineer

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As a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will join the data center platforms team and lead a group of engineers in designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions for next-generation ARM-based systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include enhancing features in the Linux Kernel related to virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management, as well as optimizing power and performance with technologies like DVFS. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance software, debug complex issues using JTAG debuggers, and contribute to open-source projects such as the Linux Kernel. Additionally, you will analyze system requirements, propose architecture designs, and maintain technical documentation. The role requires expertise in ARMv8 and ARMv9 architectures, familiarity with SCM tools like Git, and hands-on experience with embedded systems development methodologies.

Skills

Linux Kernel ARMv8 ARMv9 JTAG debuggers GIT KVM DVFS Virtualization Memory Management Device Trees SPI I2C USB Memory Controllers SCM tools Embedded Systems Security Assessments Vulnerability and Risk Assessments Threat Analysis Security Code Reviews

What you'll do

Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel for virtualization, scheduling, and memory management.
Optimize power and performance management technologies like DVFS for ARM-based systems.
Debug complex software issues using JTAG debuggers on ARM platforms.
Contribute to upstream open-source projects such as the Linux Kernel.
Analyze system requirements and propose corresponding architecture designs.
Serve as a technical expert in performing advanced security assessments of company products.
Identify and drive remediation for security risks and vulnerabilities in products.

What we're looking for

Strong experience in Linux Kernel development, including virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management.
Solid understanding of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture and its extensions.
Proficiency in debugging complex software issues using JTAG debuggers.
Familiarity with SCM tools like GIT and contributions to open-source projects such as the Linux Kernel.
Expert knowledge in security assessments and evaluations for company products, including vulnerability and risk assessments.
Ability to develop and implement critical security architectures and designs for products and sub-systems.
Leads cross-functional teams to ensure product security throughout the lifecycle.

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