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Trainee Linux Kernel Development Jobs in California

Qualcomm

Staff Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Strong experience in Linux Kernel development , especially in areas such as virtualization (KVM), schedulers, and memory management and device trees. * Solid knowledge of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture ...

Brilliant

Linux Engineer

San Mateo, CA

Work on a variety of projects with custom built Linux on custom built hardware. Preferred candidate ... Kernel driver development experience preferred. Additional Information All your information will be ...

Brilliant

Linux Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

Work on a variety of projects with custom built Linux on custom built hardware. Preferred candidate ... Kernel driver development experience preferred. Qualifications Additional Information All your ...

Qualcomm

Senior Staff Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Strong experience in Linux Kernel development , especially in areas such as virtualization (KVM), schedulers, and memory management and device trees. * Solid knowledge of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture ...

Qualcomm

Staff Engineer, Linux Device Drivers

San Diego, CA · On-site

$134K - $202K/yr

Experience with Linux kernel driver development, kernel modules, sysfs and debugging techniques * Experience with development in C * Experience with git * Willingness to work in a structured software ...

Anduril Industries

Embedded Linux Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$166K - $220K/yr

Experience with Linux kernel development * Experience with uboot, EDK2, platform firmware, etc * Interest in using Nix/NixOS as an alternative to Yocto, buildroot, etc * Experience with C or Rust * U.

Hayden AI

Senior Firmware Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $228K/yr

What the job involves We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer with deep expertise in Linux kernel and device driver development to join our Device Software team. In this role, you will own the low ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Trainee Linux Kernel Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trainee Linux Kernel Developer, you need a solid understanding of C programming, computer architecture, and operating system fundamentals, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework in computer science. Familiarity with source control systems like Git, Linux command-line tools, and debugging utilities such as GDB is typically expected. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills that help in code review and collaboration with the open-source community. These skills and qualities are essential for writing robust kernel code, troubleshooting complex issues, and contributing effectively to large-scale projects.

What types of projects or tasks can a Trainee Linux Kernel Developer expect to work on during their initial months?

As a Trainee Linux Kernel Developer, you will typically start with tasks such as fixing bugs, writing and running test cases, or updating documentation under the guidance of senior developers. You may also assist with small patches or contribute to device driver development, learning to navigate the kernel's codebase and its collaborative development workflow. Early exposure to code reviews and community discussions is common, helping you build both technical and communication skills essential for growth in kernel development.

What are Trainee Linux Kernel Developers?

Trainee Linux Kernel Developers are entry-level professionals who are learning to work on the core of the Linux operating system, known as the kernel. They typically assist with tasks such as debugging, writing or modifying kernel code, and understanding kernel architecture under the guidance of experienced developers. Their role involves gaining hands-on experience with kernel programming, contributing to open-source projects, and developing skills in C programming and system-level problem-solving.
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Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Qualcomm rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 186 rated software companies

Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. Qualcomm Security Engineers perform security assessments, develop company products, and collaborate across functions to ensure performance metrics and product requirements are met.
General Summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization and commercialization of software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and lead a team of Engineers and contribute to the advancement of critical technologies such as virtualization, memory management, scheduler and Linux Kernel.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel, particularly in areas such as virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management (IOMMU).
  • Optimize power and performance management technologies like DVFS for next-generation ARM-based systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-performance, scalable software solutions.
  • Debug and resolve complex software issues using tools like JTAG debuggers.
  • Contribute to upstream open-source projects, including the Linux Kernel, as part of Qualcomm's commitment to the open-source community.
  • Drive improvements in system software for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based platforms.
  • Analyze system requirements, understand and propose corresponding system architecture. Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, requirements, and development processes.
  • Pre-Silicon Development on the FPGA based platform and QEMU.

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:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 6+ years of software development experience, or equivalent.
  • Strong experience in Linux Kernel development, especially in areas such as virtualization (KVM), schedulers, and memory management and device trees.
  • Solid knowledge of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture and its extensions is plus.
  • Solid understanding of computer system architecture (core, cache, memory models, bus architecture, etc.). Experience in Board and SOC bringup, Device drivers, peripheral buses (SPI, I2C, USB), Memory controllers for DDR
  • Familiarity with tools like SCM tools (e.g., GIT) and debugging technologies like JTAG debuggers.
  • Prior contributions to open-source projects (e.g., Linux Kernel).
  • Strong debugging skills and practical experience with ARM based platforms.
  • Proficiency in using tools and frameworks for system and software performance management.
  • Hands-on experience with software development methodologies for Embedded Systems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Leverages expert Security knowledge and experience to achieve highly critical engineering business objectives.
  • Develops highly critical new hardware and software security features and updates features into existing products; leads team to ensure security of all products is maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Serves as a technical expert for performing highly advanced security assessments and evaluation of company products, including vulnerability and risk assessments, threat analysis, and security code reviews to identify potential design and implementation vulnerabilities.
  • Develops highly critical security architectures and designs for products and sub-systems and leads cross-organizational teams to adopt and implement them.
  • Identifies and drives remediation for security risks and vulnerabilities, responds to product security incidents, and collaborates with high-level customers and stakeholders regarding product security related issues.
  • Serves as a technical expert for the development and deployment of highly critical processes, trainings, and tools that result in secure product development.

Level of Responsibility:
  • Provides supervision to direct reports.
  • Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
  • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
  • Has a great degree of influence over key organizational 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.

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:
$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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