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Linux Kernel Senior/Lead Software Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$140K - $210K/yr
Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Linux Kernel software, your work will cover all aspects of ...
Linux Kernel Senior/Lead Software Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$140K - $210K/yr
Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Linux Kernel software, your work will cover all aspects of ...
Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Linux Kernel software, your work will cover all aspects of ...
Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Linux Kernel software, your work will cover all aspects of ...
Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Linux Kernel software, your work will cover all aspects of ...
Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Linux Kernel software, your work will cover all aspects of ...
Responsibilities : • Collaborate with team members to bring up Linux kernel and userspace on new ... Ubuntu). • Contribute patches and collaborate with upstream communities under guidance from ...
Responsibilities : • Collaborate with team members to bring up Linux kernel and userspace on new ... Ubuntu). • Contribute patches and collaborate with upstream communities under guidance from ...
Linux Kernel Senior/Lead Software Engineer
$140K - $210K/yr
Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Linux Kernel software, your work will cover all aspects of ...
Linux Kernel Senior/Lead Software Engineer
$140K - $210K/yr
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The Senior Linux Kernel Camera/ISP Driver Engineer will design, develop, and optimize Linux kernel ... Optimize power management features including runtime PM and suspend/resume flows * Perform advanced ...
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$130K - $140K/yr
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Embedded Linux Kernel & MIPI Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$130K - $140K/yr
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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics and computing for over 25 years, and they are seeking a Senior Linux Kernel Software Engineer to join their Linux networking drivers R&D team. The role ...
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In this hybrid role, you will report to the Technical Lead Manager. You will: * Work on a small ... The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below.
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Philadelphia, PA · On-site
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Sterling, VA · On-site
... kernel performance tuning, infrastructure automation, and modern VPN technologies including ... Perform operating system upgrades, patch management, lifecycle maintenance, and performance ...
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| Aspect | Full Time Manager Linux Kernel Engineer Ubuntu | Linux Kernel Engineer |
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| Credentials | Typically requires Linux kernel certifications, Linux system administration, and experience with Ubuntu | Requires Linux kernel development experience, C programming, and Linux certifications |
| Work Environment | Team leadership, project management, collaboration with cross-functional teams, often in enterprise or tech companies | Hands-on kernel development, debugging, and optimization, often in R&D or open-source projects |
| Industry Usage | Used in organizations managing large-scale Linux deployments, enterprise servers, and cloud infrastructure | Common in open-source communities, hardware companies, and Linux distributions |
The Full Time Manager Linux Kernel Engineer Ubuntu role combines technical Linux kernel expertise with team leadership and project management, focusing on Ubuntu-based environments. In contrast, a Linux Kernel Engineer primarily concentrates on kernel development and debugging without managerial responsibilities. Both roles require strong Linux kernel knowledge, but the manager position emphasizes coordination and strategic planning within Ubuntu-centric projects.
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Full-time
Posted 14 days ago
Qualcomm rating
9.6
Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
5th of 188 rated software companies
Job description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
This position offers hands-on system embedded Linux software design and development to bring the next generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon products in Automotive ADAS and Infotainment working with multiple technology teams, Tier1s, OEMs and industry partners. The engineer will be involved in the next generation of embedded automotive software for Linux-based automotive solutions. In this role, there will be opportunities across the software stack including application boot loaders, kernel, user spaces such as Android and realtime Linux enabling full capabilities of Qualcomm Snapdragon hardware.
The job will involve optimizing and improving the performance of linux systems, understanding the core of linux design principles and design to be adaptible to the Linux open source community standards, while also designing with safety and security to meet Automotive requirements. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams across multiple locations to define and implement complete solutions. Work assignments involve theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of C/C++ programming and real-time operating systems, along with power and performance expertise on embedded systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with software development in Linux Kernel and/or userspace such as Yocto/Android/Ubuntu.
- Experience in Kernel drivers, Memory management, Hypervisor, Virtualization, OS and Hardware platform knowledge
- ARM processors and/or embedded software development on mobile devices or Automotive platforms
- Linux Automotive (Linux & Kernel Platform Engineer) 5+ Years professional work experience in embedded/automotive software and/or driver development on ARM SoCs on Linux/Android etc.
- 5+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Rust, Python, etc.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Independent and motivated problem solver
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
• Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems.
• Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
• Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project.
• Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects.
Level of Responsibility:
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
• Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$134,800.00 - $202,200.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.
Industry
Technology, communication and media
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
San Diego, CA, US
Year founded
1985