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#Software Engineer - Kernel Services

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$94,200 - $141,200 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking an embedded software engineer with 0 to 3 years of experience for the Core Platform Kernel Services Software team. This team develops and deploys drivers and Kernel Services for system-level debugging, diagnostics, and inter-process communication on Qualcomm SOCs. The role involves working with multiple operating systems and collaborating with OEMs and other partners to analyze requirements for new use cases. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute significantly to all stages of software development and must have a growth mindset to adapt to evolving technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience in C and data structures, especially in embedded systems.
  • Good understanding of CPU architecture.
  • Ability to debug complex problems across multiple layers of hardware, OS, compiler, and drivers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy drivers and Kernel Services for Qualcomm SOCs.
  • Contribute to all stages of software development, including documentation, design, implementation, and testing.
  • Collaborate with OEMs, ODMs, and other partners to perform requirements analysis.
  • Innovate and efficiently productize solutions to achieve market differentiation.

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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