linux-kernel-development jobs in San Diego

Senior Director leading software product management and platform strategy across embedded, mobile, edge, and data-center systems at Qualcomm. Requires 4+ years of people leadership and 3+ years in large matrixed organizations, with deep technical expertise in operating systems (Linux, Android, Windows, Chrome OS), full software stacks, and semiconductor/embedded platforms.…See more Responsible for defining and executing multi-release software roadmaps, influencing engineering and business stakeholders without direct authority, and building developer and OEM ecosystems. Must translate silicon capabilities into differentiated software products while balancing business requirements, technical complexity, and long-term platform objectives.

Lead software product strategy and roadmap execution across Qualcomm's embedded and intelligent-device operating systems (Linux, Android, Windows, Chrome OS) and semiconductor platforms. Define software architecture and commercialization strategies for mobile, automotive, IoT, edge computing, and data center products while managing a team and influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.…See more Translate silicon and hardware capabilities into differentiated software products, build developer and OEM ecosystems, and balance business requirements with technical complexity and long-term platform objectives.

Lead complex debugging and root-cause analysis of system-level issues in high-performance Linux environments, spanning hardware, firmware, OS, and networking layers. Design and optimize high-throughput, low-latency data transport protocols, leveraging deep expertise in Linux kernel development, InfiniBand/Ethernet networking (RDMA, RoCE), and bare-metal/virtualized systems.…See more Partner with cross-functional teams to prototype, benchmark, and productionize platform enhancements while mentoring engineers through design and code reviews. Conduct research initiatives and proof-of-concepts to validate new technologies and influence platform roadmaps.

Senior Staff Engineer role focused on developing next-generation automotive telematics platform software at Qualcomm. Responsibilities include architecting platform security (mandatory access control, verified boot, disk encryption), leading boot-time and memory optimization efforts, designing fusion configurations integrating application processors with cellular modems, planning kernel and Yocto upgrade roadmaps, and ensuring automotive software compliance.…See more The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in embedded Linux, kernel development, bootloaders, Yocto build systems, automotive cybersecurity standards, and cross-team technical leadership.

Senior Modem Firmware Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and integrating 5G cellular modem modules into OpenWrt-based router and gateway platforms. Owns the end-to-end modem stack including kernel drivers, user-space daemons, and network configuration to deliver reliable connectivity, failover, and optimal throughput.…See more Develops and maintains USB/PCIe drivers, implements QMI/RMNET/AT command interfaces, configures routing policies, and debugs connectivity issues across RF, baseband, driver, and user-space layers. Requires 4+ years embedded Linux development, 2+ years OpenWrt or similar, and 2+ years cellular modem integration experience.