The role involves driving Linux innovation for Qualcomm's next-generation server-class CPUs within the Linux Platform team. The focus is on building and optimizing Linux distribution support and infrastructure for internal developers and test teams. This position emphasizes platform support, packaging, integration, and CI/CD automation across major Linux distributions. The candidate will bridge internal enablement with open-source community standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Strong background in computer science fundamentals and software engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation and tooling.
• Working knowledge of C/C++.

• Collaborate with team members to bring up Linux kernel and userspace on new server-class hardware.
• Implement and maintain build, packaging, and test workflows within the team’s CI/CD infrastructure.
• Assist in developing internal Linux distribution integration.
• Debug and triage issues related to build failures, packaging, and platform bring-up.
• Work with hardware and firmware engineers to resolve platform-specific issues.
• Support upstream readiness efforts by testing and validating changes needed for major Linux distributions.
• Contribute patches and collaborate with upstream communities under guidance from senior team members.
• Document processes and share knowledge to enable other internal developers.

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