Qualcomm is seeking a Sr. Staff / Principal-level Software Engineer to lead system-level technical efforts for next-generation ARM server platforms. This position focuses on Linux kernel, firmware, and platform software, ensuring high-performance delivery in hyperscale datacenter environments. The role involves collaboration across various teams, including silicon, firmware, and OS, to optimize system software and maintain compliance with industry standards. The engineer will also mentor senior engineers and influence SoC and platform roadmaps through technical leadership.

• 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.
• 12+ years of experience in system software, firmware, or platform software for high-performance or server-class systems is preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development experience is preferred.

• Provide system-level technical leadership across Linux kernel, firmware, and platform software for ARM server SoCs.
• Define and guide architecture across hardware, firmware, operating system, and hypervisor boundaries using industry standards.
• Drive Linux kernel enablement, performance optimizations, and platform drivers for high-performance server platforms.
• Collaborate with silicon, performance, RAS, security, and platform teams to identify optimization opportunities and architectural risks.
• Guide boot flows, runtime firmware, power and performance management, virtualization, memory, PCIe, and telemetry enablement.
• Ensure operating systems run efficiently on Qualcomm server platforms and evolve to support new architectural features.
• Review designs and implementations to ensure scalability, robustness, and production readiness.
• Influence SoC and platform roadmaps through system-level analysis and technical leadership.
• Mentor senior engineers and serve as a technical authority across firmware and system software domains.

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