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Senior DevOps Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$122,500 - $183,700 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

This role involves working on a leading wireless research team at Qualcomm, focusing on the software development and deployment environment for next-generation prototype wireless systems. The position requires collaboration with expert software developers to utilize DevOps technologies for high-performance wireless software components on Linux platforms. Successful candidates will engage in producing and managing kernel images, developing container images, and optimizing system configurations. The role emphasizes creativity and innovation in enabling rapid development and deployment cycles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in a related field.
  • Deep expertise in Linux internals and system-level debugging.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
  • Extensive experience in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
  • Proven skills in automation using tools like Ansible and scripting.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and support Linux kernel imaging and software packaging workflows.
  • Build and maintain containerized development and deployment environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Create and improve automation for provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Ansible.
  • Support version control systems and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins.
  • Apply knowledge of networking concepts to debug and resolve infrastructure issues.
  • Partner with software developers to improve reliability and deployment velocity across prototype systems.

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.

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