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Staff Engineer, Linux Device Drivers

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA, Boulder, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$134,800 - $202,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The Qualcomm Cloud AI team is seeking a Linux device driver engineer to work on QCR-100 and related accelerators that enhance image reprocessing and AI workloads. The engineer will focus on developing and extending Linux kernel driver code, particularly in areas such as PCIe device setup and DMA transfers. Familiarity with SoC systems and low-speed peripherals will be advantageous. This position requires a strong background in Linux kernel driver development and a willingness to work in a structured software environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Experience with Linux kernel driver development, kernel modules, sysfs, and debugging techniques.
  • Experience with git.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and extend Linux kernel driver code related to PCIe device setup and firmware loading.
  • Implement DMA transfers and DMABUF importation.
  • Work on low-level implementation including coding and testing.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure effective software development processes.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

198

FY2026

Approval rate

98.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

59,278

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-22%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+30%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

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Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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