Staff Software Engineer - Linux

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 63 days ago $134,800–$202,200 / year
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Join Qualcomm’s Linux Platform team as a senior engineer to drive the enablement of next-generation SoCs by architecting and optimizing Linux distribution support across major platforms like Debian/Ubuntu and RHEL/Fedora. Your daily tasks will include image generation, packaging, integration, and CI/CD automation, bridging silicon and firmware with modern open-source standards. You’ll need advanced Linux expertise, proficiency in Bash and Python for automation, and a strong foundation in computer science. Preferred qualifications include deep experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD systems like GitHub Actions, and knowledge of Linux packaging ecosystems such as RPM and Debian. This role demands autonomy in ambiguous environments and collaboration across hardware, firmware, and software teams to solve complex system-level issues.

Skills

Linux Bash Python C/C++ Git GitHub CI/CD Jenkins GitHub Actions RPM Debian UEFI edk2 ACPI GRUB kconfig Linux_kernel Docker Kubernetes QEMU KVM

What you'll do

  • Architect and build Linux distribution support for Qualcomm’s next-generation SoCs.
  • Optimize CI/CD automation across major Linux distributions like Debian/Ubuntu and RHEL/Fedora.
  • Debug complex issues spanning kernel, boot processes, and userspace environments.
  • Develop Bash and Python scripts to automate tasks and create tools.
  • Bridge silicon enablement with modern open-source distribution standards for various platforms.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Strong Linux experience with debugging skills across kernel, boot, and userspace.
  • Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation; knowledge of C/C++.
  • Ability to work independently in complex, evolving technical environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $168k
$118k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $154,250–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

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