As a Staff Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join the data center platforms team and contribute to the design, development, and optimization of software solutions for next-generation ARM-based systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include enhancing features in the Linux Kernel, particularly in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management, as well as optimizing power and performance with technologies like DVFS. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and lead a team of Engineers while contributing to upstream open-source projects such as the Linux Kernel. Key skills required include extensive experience in Linux Kernel development for ARMv8 and ARMv9 architectures, familiarity with SCM tools like Git, and debugging technologies including JTAG debuggers. This role demands expertise in system architecture, device drivers, and embedded systems methodologies, alongside a strong background in security assessments and vulnerability analysis to maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle.
Skills
Linux Kernel
ARMv8
ARMv9
KVM
DVFS
JTAG debuggers
GIT
SPI
I2C
USB
Memory controllers
DDR
SCM tools
FPGA
QEMU
What you'll do
Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel for virtualization, scheduling, and memory management.
Optimize power and performance management technologies like DVFS for ARM-based systems.
Debug complex software issues using JTAG debuggers on ARM platforms.
Contribute to upstream open-source projects such as the Linux Kernel.
Analyze system requirements and propose corresponding architecture designs.
Drive improvements in system software for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based platforms.
Serve as a technical expert for performing advanced security assessments of company products.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in Linux Kernel development, including virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management.
Solid understanding of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture, device drivers, and peripheral buses.
Strong debugging skills with tools like JTAG debuggers and familiarity with SCM tools such as Git.
Prior contributions to open-source projects, particularly the Linux Kernel.
Proficiency in system software development for ARM-based platforms and pre-silicon development on FPGA/QEMU.
Expert knowledge in security assessments, threat analysis, and secure product development processes.
Market check
Salary context
This
$134,800–$202,200
range sits above
37%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,300–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$155,750–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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.