Senior Staff Technical Lead, Git/Gerrit Platform

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$158,700–$238,100 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Dec 22, 2026

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This role $198k
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This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $185,162–$235,337 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $210k for comparable roles.

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

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TL;DR · Senior Staff Technical Lead, Git/Gerrit Platform

Qualcomm’s Engineering Services team is seeking a Technical Lead for Git/Gerrit to oversee the strategy, architecture, and modernization of its enterprise-scale source code management and DevOps platforms supporting over 20,000 engineers globally. This role involves driving next-generation engineering enablement through scalable, secure, and highly available Git/Gerrit and CI/CD ecosystems, including automation and AI-enabled developer tooling. The Technical Lead will design fault-tolerant infrastructure, establish best practices for source control and CI/CD workflows, and collaborate with global teams to gather requirements and deliver resilient solutions. Key qualifications include 10+ years of experience in enterprise-scale Git/Gerrit systems, expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation tools like Jenkins, and scripting languages such as Python or Bash. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate leadership in cross-functional teams, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

What you'll do

  • Own the architecture and roadmap of Qualcomm’s Git/Gerrit platforms to align with enterprise engineering objectives.
  • Lead modernization initiatives for DevOps toolchains, including automation and AI-enabled developer tools.
  • Design fault-tolerant, highly scalable, and secure Git/Gerrit infrastructure supporting global engineering workloads.
  • Drive the design and integration of CI/CD pipelines and containerized platforms for improved reliability and efficiency.
  • Serve as primary liaison between Engineering, IT, and external partners for SCM and DevOps platforms.
  • Mentor a global team of DevOps engineers to foster technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance engineering workflows and platform capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of IT experience with deep expertise in enterprise-scale Git/Gerrit-based source code management.
  • Proven hands-on experience deploying and scaling Git/Gerrit in large, globally distributed environments.
  • Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps tooling (e.g., Jenkins).
  • Demonstrated ability to design highly scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems.
  • Extensive scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
  • Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and complex initiative management.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive levels.

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