Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: This ... Experience with software development in Linux Kernel and/or userspace such as Yocto/Android/Ubuntu.
Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: This ... Experience with software development in Linux Kernel and/or userspace such as Yocto/Android/Ubuntu.
Linux Kernel Engineer (Device Driver Developer) Department : Software Report to: VP of Software Who ... Design, implement, and maintain Linux device drivers (e.g., I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, or custom SoC ...
Linux Kernel Engineer (Device Driver Developer) Department : Software Report to: VP of Software Who ... Design, implement, and maintain Linux device drivers (e.g., I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, or custom SoC ...
Staff Kernel/Linux Engineer THE ROLE: AMD's server software and solutions engineering team is seeking an engineer to join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization development team. This role requires ...
Staff Kernel/Linux Engineer THE ROLE: AMD's server software and solutions engineering team is seeking an engineer to join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization development team. This role requires ...
Linux Kernel Developer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
VAST Data is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization ...
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Linux Kernel Developer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
VAST Data is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization ...
Responsibilities : • Collaborate with team members to bring up Linux kernel and userspace on new ... • Implement and maintain build, packaging, and test workflows within the team's CI/CD ...
Responsibilities : • Collaborate with team members to bring up Linux kernel and userspace on new ... • Implement and maintain build, packaging, and test workflows within the team's CI/CD ...
Linux Kernel Developer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Description VAST Data is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an ...
Linux Kernel Developer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Description VAST Data is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an ...
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
Perform custom Linux kernel patching, configuration, compilation, and lifecycle maintenance across ... Enterprise distributions (Ubuntu, Debian) System Diagnostics & Development Tools * Proficiency with ...
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Perform custom Linux kernel patching, configuration, compilation, and lifecycle maintenance across ... Enterprise distributions (Ubuntu, Debian) System Diagnostics & Development Tools * Proficiency with ...
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Linux Systems Engineer
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
Perform custom Linux kernel patching, configuration, compilation, and lifecycle maintenance across ... Enterprise distributions (Ubuntu, Debian) System Diagnostics & Development Tools * Proficiency with ...
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Linux Systems Engineer
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
Perform custom Linux kernel patching, configuration, compilation, and lifecycle maintenance across ... Enterprise distributions (Ubuntu, Debian) System Diagnostics & Development Tools * Proficiency with ...
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Proven ability to debug complex Linux systems across kernel and userspace. * Ability to quickly ... Implement and maintain build, packaging, and test workflows within the team's CI/CD infrastructure ...
Proven ability to debug complex Linux systems across kernel and userspace. * Ability to quickly ... Implement and maintain build, packaging, and test workflows within the team's CI/CD infrastructure ...
Senior Linux Kernel Engineer
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$56 - $61/hr
How you will make an impact: • Develop, enhance, and maintain Linux kernel components supporting ... systems programming • Strong C/C++ programming skills • Experience with device driver ...
Senior Linux Kernel Engineer
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$56 - $61/hr
How you will make an impact: • Develop, enhance, and maintain Linux kernel components supporting ... systems programming • Strong C/C++ programming skills • Experience with device driver ...
Outstanding programming skills in C. * Should have the ability to prepare and submit patches to the Linux kernel mainline. * A history of participation in Linux kernel mailing lists and open source ...
Outstanding programming skills in C. * Should have the ability to prepare and submit patches to the Linux kernel mainline. * A history of participation in Linux kernel mailing lists and open source ...
Systems Engineer, Kernel
$165K - $242K/yr
Linux Kernel (custom build), Ubuntu * Intel/AMD/ARM CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, DPUs, Infiniband and ... Strong C programming skills with the ability to write maintainable and upstream-quality code.
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Systems Engineer, Kernel
$165K - $242K/yr
Linux Kernel (custom build), Ubuntu * Intel/AMD/ARM CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, DPUs, Infiniband and ... Strong C programming skills with the ability to write maintainable and upstream-quality code.
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
... maintenance of Linux-based embedded platforms supporting mission-critical environments. This is a ... Build, configure, and support Linux-based systems using Red Hat and Ubuntu environments, with a ...
Systems Engineer, Kernel
Livingston, NJ · On-site
$165K - $242K/yr
Linux Kernel (custom build), Ubuntu * Intel/AMD/ARM CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, DPUs, Infiniband and ... Strong C programming skills with the ability to write maintainable and upstream-quality code.
Systems Engineer, Kernel
Livingston, NJ · On-site
$165K - $242K/yr
Linux Kernel (custom build), Ubuntu * Intel/AMD/ARM CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, DPUs, Infiniband and ... Strong C programming skills with the ability to write maintainable and upstream-quality code.
Key Responsibilities * Linux engineering: Design, harden, and maintain RHEL/Ubuntu systems ... Implement metrics/logging; profile and tune kernel/app performance; root‑cause analysis for ...
Key Responsibilities * Linux engineering: Design, harden, and maintain RHEL/Ubuntu systems ... Implement metrics/logging; profile and tune kernel/app performance; root‑cause analysis for ...
Linux Kernel Engineer
Longmont, CO · On-site
Embedded Linux - including the build system, kernel configuration, device drivers, boot loader ... Bitbake build management - creation and maintenance of recipes * uBoot bootloader/bootstrap
Linux Kernel Engineer
Longmont, CO · On-site
Embedded Linux - including the build system, kernel configuration, device drivers, boot loader ... Bitbake build management - creation and maintenance of recipes * uBoot bootloader/bootstrap
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| Aspect | Kernel Maintenance Engineer Ubuntu Linux | Linux System Administrator |
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| Primary Focus | Kernel development, maintenance, and troubleshooting specific to Ubuntu Linux | Managing overall Linux system operations, user support, and system configuration |
| Skills & Certifications | Linux kernel expertise, C programming, Linux certifications (e.g., LPIC-3, RHCE) | System administration, network management, scripting, Linux certifications |
| Work Environment | Development labs, technical support, kernel debugging environments | Data centers, enterprise IT environments, server rooms |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Open-source projects, Linux distributions, hardware vendors | IT departments, hosting providers, enterprise companies |
While both roles require Linux knowledge, Kernel Maintenance Engineers focus on the Linux kernel itself, especially within Ubuntu Linux, whereas Linux System Administrators handle broader system management tasks across Linux environments.
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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