Qualcomm is seeking a Sr. Staff / Principal-level Software Engineer to provide system-level technical leadership for next-generation ARM server platforms. This role involves working across Linux kernel, firmware, and platform software to ensure production-quality delivery for hyperscale datacenter environments. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to optimize system software and ensure compliance with industry standards. This position requires a strong understanding of modern server architectures and the ability to guide cross-functional technical initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
• 4+ years of work 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.
• 10+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development experience.

• 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.
• 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.