Linux Kernel Development - Engineer, Staff
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 20
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Software Applications Engineering group provides technical expertise on software systems in support of business development, product demonstrations, customer-specific requirements, commercialization, and maintenance of Qualcomm products, collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers on debugging and troubleshooting. This role focuses on the Linux platform and kernel, covering memory regions, interrupts, scheduler and drivers, plus Android high-level architecture. The engineer will triage stability issues, debug using tools such as gdb and T32, and work directly with customers on platform stability.
What you will do
- Linux Platform and Kernel Stability Engineering.
- Customer Engineering.
- Debugging multi-tasking code.
- Developing code to run under an RTOS and using semaphores, mutexes, queues, and IPC.
- Writing secure code and following coding guidelines
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- 2+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.
- Embedded systems industry experience.
- Competency in the 'C' programming language.
- Ability to use a debugger (gdb, T32) for operations like setting breakpoints, examining variable values, memory, and registers.
- In-depth knowledge of the Linux Kernel Memory , Scheduler and Drivers
- Android OS and Build System expertise
- Familiarity with scripting languages like Perl and Python.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- BE/ME/BTech/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or related fields
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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