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Qualcomm

RISC-V Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

Drive upstream contributions to the OpenSBI, KVM and Linux kernel, ensuring long-term ... PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of ...

Agility Robotics

Senior Safety Software Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site +1

$175K - $274K/yr

Linux Kernel: Experience with Linux kernel configuration, module development, or customization for ... fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR ...

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TEKsystems

Linux Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Remote

$65 - $80/hr

Linux Infrastructure Engineering: Maintain, tune, and secure mission-critical Linux operating ... remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026. About ...

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Five9

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

San Ramon, CA · On-site +1

$121K - $164K/yr

Expert knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux systems (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS). * Proficiency with ... This role is fully remote for candidates who reside outside the 30 mile radius of one of our ...

CoreWeave

Systems Engineer, VDI Platform

Sunnyvale, CA · Remote

This role owns that expansion as the sole DRI for the Next Gen VDI platform: the remote-compute ... Proficiency with Linux system administration (Ubuntu preferred) and Windows 11 endpoint management ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote junior linux kernel engineer ubuntu in Santa Clara, CA is $84,324.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Primary FocusDeveloping and optimizing Linux kernel components on UbuntuManaging, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems and servers
Required SkillsLinux kernel development, C programming, Ubuntu environmentLinux system setup, scripting, troubleshooting, Ubuntu/Debian familiarity
CertificationsLinux Foundation Certified Engineer, Kernel development coursesLPIC-1, CompTIA Linux+, Ubuntu certifications
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, Linux kernel projects, Ubuntu-based systemsIT support, system administration, server management

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RISC-V Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA • On-site, Remote

Qualcomm
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Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of security, virtualization, confidential compute and trusted execution environment (TEE) features in our next-generation Qualcomm SoCs. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software and is passionate about RISC-V architecture.
You will play a critical role in defining the architecture, enabling new hardware features, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as RISC-V hypervisor extension, RISC-V Supervisor Binary Interface (SBI), RISC-V Platform Management Interface (RPMI), RISC-V Confidential Compute (CoVE), and RISC-V supervisor domains.
Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to architecture and development of security, virtualization, confidential compute and trusted execution features.
  • Drive upstream contributions to the OpenSBI, KVM and Linux kernel, ensuring long-term maintainability and community alignment.
  • Collaborate with hardware and platform teams to enable security, virtualization confidential compute, and trusted execution features.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to enable software stack on silicon and emulation platforms, debug hardware-software interactions, and ensure seamless integration.
  • Guide the integration of compliance test suites for confidential compute and trusted execution features.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR
  • Master's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 6+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Required Qualifications
  • 18+ years of experience in Linux KVM or Linux kernel or TEE development.
  • Good understanding in virtualization, confidential compute and trusted execution environments.
  • Strong debugging skills using tools like ftrace, perf, kgdb, crash, kernel logs and hardware debuggers.
  • Good experience with Git, GitHub or GitLab.

Nice to have Qualifications
  • Exposure to the RISC-V architecture.
  • Good understanding of ARM virtualization extensions or ARM Trustzone or ARM CCA or RISC-V hypervisor extensions or RISC-V CoVE.
  • Proven experience in upstreaming patches and working with the Linux KVM or Linux kernel community.
  • Proven experience in working with Industry standard groups and proposing specification changes.
  • Platform or SoC bring-up on silicon, emulation, and simulation platforms.
  • Contributions or maintainer-ship in any open-source project.
  • Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 4+ 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).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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:
$211,800.00 - $317,800.00
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.

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