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Staff Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$134,800 - $202,200 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 Staff 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 work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance critical technologies such as virtualization and memory management. Your contributions will also include debugging complex software issues and collaborating on open-source projects. This position emphasizes the importance of security in software development and requires a strong technical background in Linux Kernel development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • 2+ 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.
  • Solid knowledge of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture and its extensions.
  • Experience with debugging technologies like JTAG debuggers.

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 deliver high-performance software solutions.
  • Debug and resolve complex software issues using various tools.
  • Contribute to upstream open-source projects, including the Linux Kernel.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture and 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.

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