JobsStaff Engineer, Device Drivers (San Diego or Boulder, CO)
Staff Engineer, Device Drivers (San Diego or Boulder, CO)
QualcommStaff Engineer, Device Drivers (San Diego or Boulder, CO)
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/6/2026
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 2025Job description
The Qualcomm Cloud AI team is seeking a software engineer to develop Linux device drivers for Machine Learning applications. The focus will be on Qualcomm's high-performance inference accelerator AI 100 and related products. The role involves coding for Linux device drivers and assisting with upstreaming the code. Candidates should have a strong background in low-level software development and familiarity with SoC systems.
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.
- Experience with Linux kernel driver development, kernel modules, HWMon, sysfs, and debugging techniques.
- Knowledge of RTOS, SoC architecture, and common hardware blocks.
Responsibilities
- Develop code for Linux device drivers targeting Machine Learning use cases.
- Assist with upstreaming the developed code.
- Work on functional simulation of SoC systems including bus subsystems, DMA, and PCIe.
- Collaborate in a structured software development environment focusing on low-level implementation.
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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