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Senior Staff Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$162,600 - $244,000 per year

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

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and optimization of software solutions for next-generation data center platforms. You will lead a team of engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance critical technologies such as virtualization and memory management. Your work will involve enhancing features in the Linux Kernel and contributing to open-source projects. This position requires a strong background in software engineering and a commitment to delivering high-performance solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
  • 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Strong experience in Linux Kernel development, particularly in virtualization, scheduling, and memory management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel, focusing on virtualization, scheduling, and memory management.
  • Optimize power and performance management technologies for ARM-based systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery of software solutions.
  • Debug and resolve complex software issues using tools like JTAG debuggers.
  • Contribute to upstream open-source projects as part of Qualcomm's commitment to the community.
  • Analyze system requirements and propose corresponding system architecture.

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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