As a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the data center platforms team to design and develop advanced software solutions for next-generation ARM-based systems. Your daily tasks include enhancing Linux Kernel features in areas like virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management, optimizing power and performance technologies such as DVFS, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery. You will also debug complex issues using JTAG debuggers, contribute to open-source projects, and drive improvements for ARMv8 and ARMv9 platforms. The role requires expertise in Linux Kernel development, ARM architecture, system software optimization, and familiarity with tools like GIT and QEMU. Additionally, you will lead a team of engineers, supervise direct reports, and provide technical guidance on security assessments and evaluations to maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle.
Skills
Linux Kernel
ARMv8
ARMv9
KVM
DVFS
JTAG debuggers
GIT
SPI
I2C
USB
Memory controllers
DDR
SCM tools
Open-source projects
Security assessments
Vulnerability and risk assessments
Threat analysis
Security code reviews
Secure product development
Embedded Systems
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.
Drive improvements in system software for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based platforms.
Serve as a technical expert for performing advanced security assessments of company products.
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience in Linux Kernel development, including virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management.
Strong understanding of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture, device drivers, and peripheral buses.
Experience with SCM tools like GIT and debugging technologies such as JTAG debuggers.
Prior contributions to open-source projects, particularly the Linux Kernel.
Proficiency in analyzing system requirements and proposing corresponding system architectures.
Expert knowledge in security assessments, threat analysis, and secure product development processes.
Leadership skills to supervise direct reports and influence key organizational decisions.
Market check
Salary context
This
$162,600–$244,000
range sits above
63%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$131,468–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$152,955–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 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
595 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 540 roles with salary data.