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TRL11, Inc.

Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100 - $150K/hr

... Software Engineers with expertise in Linux BSP, device driver development, and debugging to join ... Your primary focus will be on Linux-based systems, device driver development, including for custom ...

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C++ Developer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$53.25 - $72/hr

Must haves 1. Linux Kernal 2. C++ Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills * Strong experience in Linux kernel development and device driver programming (C, C++) - 5+ yrs * Deep understanding of operating system ...

TRL11, Inc.

Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100 - $150K/hr

... Software Engineers with expertise in Linux BSP, device driver development, and debugging to join ... Your primary focus will be on Linux-based systems, device driver development, including for custom ...

TRL11, Inc.

Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100 - $150K/hr

... Software Engineers with expertise in Linux BSP, device driver development, and debugging to join ... Your primary focus will be on Linux-based systems, device driver development, including for custom ...

eInfochips

Embedded Engineer/Sr. Engineer

San Jose, CA

$154K - $202K/yr

... engineering consulting. Since 1994, eInfochips has provided solutions to key verticals like ... Experience in BSP, Linux Internals, Linux Device Driver Development, Protocol level knowledge of ...

eInfochips

Embedded Engineer/Sr. Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$154K - $202K/yr

... engineering consulting. Since 1994, eInfochips has provided solutions to key verticals like ... Experience in BSP, Linux Internals, Linux Device Driver Development, Protocol level knowledge of ...

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Required CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of relevant technical programsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field, with experience
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Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hardware firms, research labsEstablished tech companies, hardware manufacturers, open-source projects
Search & Comparison IntentLearning, entry-level opportunities, internshipsCareer development, professional roles, expertise

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Staff Engineer, Device Drivers (San Diego or Boulder, CO)

Staff Engineer, Device Drivers (San Diego or Boulder, CO)

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

$134K - $202K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Qualcomm rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 191 rated software companies

Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
Qualcomm CR&D is looking for a software engineer for Linux device driver for Machine Learning use cases. The development target is Qualcomm high-performance inference accelerator AI 100 and related products.
The candidate will help work on developing code for Linux device drivers and help with upstreaming the code.
Familiarity with development of functional simulation of SoC systems included bus subsystems, DMA, PCIe and peripherals, synchronization mechanisms such as semaphores as well as low speed peripherals will be beneficial.
Required Skills and Aptitudes
  • Experience with Linux kernel driver development, kernel modules, HWMon, sysfs and debugging techniques
  • PCIe virtualization, SRIOV
  • Experience with embedded development in C.
  • Knowledge of RTOS, SoC architecture (core, cache, memory, bus architecture, IOs, etc.) and common hardware blocks
  • Experience with Source Code and Configuration management tools, git knowledge is required
  • Willingness to work in a structured software development environment with ability to work on low-level implementation (code & test)

Desirable Skills and Aptitudes
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with Linux kernel PCIe stack.
  • Familiar with high speed interfaces such as PCIe and LPDDR
  • Familiar with implementing systems with high reliability expectations such as use of ECC, PCI AER fields.
  • Experience working with and familiarity with important SOC building blocks like interrupt controller & timers
  • Experience with kernel subsystems relevant to isolation and security.
  • Strong understanding of DMA, IOMMU, and device assignment in virtualized/isolated contexts.
  • Proficiency with virtualization: KVM and guest/host split drivers.

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.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
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.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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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

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