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Sr. Staff Engineer, Device Drivers

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/8/2026

Compensation

$162,600 - $244,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a hands-on systems software engineer to design, maintain, and improve Linux tools and services for PCIe-based accelerator devices. The role involves working across userspace and the Linux kernel, focusing on developing reliable software for video and AI applications. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with modern programming languages like C and Rust, and engage with a variety of Linux distributions. This position is available in multiple locations including Santa Clara, San Diego, Boulder, Raleigh, or Austin.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
  • 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Linux software development experience using modern C and/or Rust.
  • Familiarity with CMake, make, gcc or clang, gdb, valgrind, and git.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain Linux services and tools in modern C or Rust.
  • Integrate with IPC/RPC techniques such as TCP/IP, Unix domain sockets, and messaging libraries.
  • Build user-friendly CLI tools that are intuitive and reliable.
  • Serialize and deserialize data to formats such as JSON and binary for integration with other endpoints.
  • Create shared libraries that export user-friendly APIs for developers.
  • Use containers to standardize builds and manage dependencies.
  • Document software development processes and tools thoroughly.

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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