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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Staff Linux Software Engineer will join the Qualcomm Data Center team to lead the development of Linux-based system software for next-generation datacenter hardware. This role focuses on host-side software, drivers, and system integration for high-performance inference accelerators. The engineer will own complex subsystems end-to-end, drive architectural decisions, and manage feature development across hardware and software boundaries. Daily responsibilities include designing and optimizing Linux user-space and kernel-adjacent drivers in modern C++, developing multi-threaded systems, and building test infrastructure for CI environments. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C, C++, and Python, along with expertise in Linux internals, SoC architecture, and PCIe protocols. The role addresses the challenge of creating robust, production-ready system software to support high-performance AI inference and secure compute workloads while ensuring low-latency performance through advanced debugging and profiling on Linux platforms.