#Software Engineer - Kernel Services

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$94,200–$141,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Dec 12, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $118k
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TL;DR · #Software Engineer - Kernel Services

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Qualcomm Technologies is hiring an entry-level to junior embedded software engineer for its Core Platform Kernel Services Software team, where you will work on developing and deploying drivers and kernel services that enable system-level debugging, diagnostics, and inter-process communication across multiple subsystems in Qualcomm SOCs. Your daily tasks will include contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and documentation. Ideal candidates should have experience with C programming and data structures in embedded systems, along with a solid understanding of CPU architecture; familiarity with Python is also beneficial. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology at scale within a leading semiconductor company.

Skills

C Python Linux Git Makefile Doxygen Jira Confluence Qualcomm SOCs ARM Architecture Embedded Systems Debugging Tools IPC Mechanisms

What you'll do

  • Develop drivers and Kernel Services for system-level debug, diagnostics, and IPC.
  • Contribute to software design, implementation, and testing phases.
  • Document software development processes and outcomes thoroughly.
  • Enhance understanding of CPU architecture in embedded systems.
  • Utilize C programming language effectively for data structures.

What we're looking for

  • 0 to 3 years of experience in embedded software development.
  • Proficiency in C and knowledge of data structures.
  • Understanding of CPU architecture and system-level debugging.
  • Experience with kernel services and inter-process communication.
  • Familiarity with Python (preferred but not required).

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