WLAN Linux Networking Engineer Staff (Software)
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 23
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Wi-Fi Access Point networking data path team works on networking protocols, unified data paths, AI/ML-based traffic management, network device drivers and hardware offload for wireless access point router solutions. The team focuses on breaking performance and complexity barriers in packet flow, service delivery, traffic management and QoS. This role involves Linux kernel and data path development in C/C++, solving performance and complexity problems for next-generation wireless LAN products.
What you will do
- Development, release and maintenance of network stack and network offload related features and/or applications for advanced networking products
- Solving networking problems for top-of-the-line network and wireless customer product launches and deployments
- Involvement in cutting edge performance improvement exercises for the product by identifying and resolving SW/HW performance bottlenecks.
- Involvement in pre-silicon emulation and post-silicon software development and validation efforts for various products.
- Working with peer teams to define clean and scalable SW interfaces
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 10+ years of experience in software development in using C/C++ programming languages in Networking / Linux device drivers / system software / Embedded software domains, ideally involving ethernet or Wireless LAN drivers.
- Very good understanding of Linux Kernel internals and experience with low level kernel programming such as writing/modifying device drivers.
- Strong in C programming
- Good knowledge of basic network protocols such as TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, ARP, DHCP, VLANs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Strong team communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate with teams across the globe.
- Strong architectural skills to design and implement for performance, modularity, and portability.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of L2/L3/L4 packet forwarding schemes such as Linux bridge/route/tunnels/OpenVswitch/DPDK/VPP is a plus and would help you stand out from others.
- Knowledge of Linux network stack internals is a plus.
- Relevant experience with ethernet/wireless LAN device drivers is a plus.
- Strong understanding of CPU/IO architecture (ARM or others) concepts is a plus.
- Prior experience with AI/ML based applications is a plus.
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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