Staff Software Engineer, Linux Tools & Host Software

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $134,800–$202,200 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Closes: Dec 2, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $168k

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About Qualcomm

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

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer, Linux Tools & Host Software

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Join our dynamic team at Qualcomm Technologies as a hands-on systems software engineer to design and maintain Linux tools and services for hosts equipped with PCIe-based accelerator devices. You will work on both userspace and the Linux kernel, developing reliable and user-friendly software. Your daily tasks include designing and implementing C or Rust-based services and tools, integrating IPC/RPC techniques like TCP/IP and Unix domain sockets, building robust CLI tools, creating shared libraries with intuitive APIs, using containers for standardized builds, and documenting your work thoroughly. Familiarity with modern development tools such as CMake, gcc, gdb, and git is essential, along with experience in TCP/IP socket programming and CLI tool development. Knowledge of video application pipelines, AI accelerator software stacks, and Linux system management is a plus.

Skills

C Rust Linux TCP/IP Unix_domain_sockets JSON Docker CMake git GDB Valgrind CLI_tool_development DEB RPM GStreamer FFmpeg V4L2 OpenCV PCIe Linux_kernel QNX AI_accelerator_software_stacks DMA DMABUF IOMMU Python bash_scripting

What you'll do

Design and implement Linux services and tools using modern C or Rust.
Integrate with IPC/RPC techniques like TCP/IP and Unix domain sockets.
Build user-friendly CLI tools that provide built-in help and are intuitive.
Serialize and deserialize data to JSON, binary formats for endpoint integration.
Create shared libraries exporting user-friendly APIs for developers.

What we're looking for

Extensive Linux software development experience using modern C and/or Rust.
Proficient in TCP/IP socket programming and IPC/RPC techniques.
Strong CLI tool development skills with a focus on user-first design.
Experience with CMake, make, gcc/clang, gdb, valgrind, and git.
Familiarity with Linux system management tools and concepts.

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