linux-kernel jobs in San Diego

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, leading a team of engineers. You will work on critical Linux Kernel subsystems including virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management (IOMMU) for ARM-based systems.…See more Responsibilities include optimizing power and performance technologies like DVFS, debugging complex issues with tools like JTAG, contributing to upstream open-source projects, and performing pre-Silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms. The role requires 4+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Java, plus strong Linux Kernel development expertise and understanding of ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture.

Sr. Camera Software Engineer at Qualcomm developing embedded camera software for IoT devices, with focus on camera image signal processing, 3A algorithms, and image quality tuning.…See more Responsibilities include designing and architecting camera modules, implementing device drivers and HAL layers, optimizing performance and power metrics, and collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams. Requires strong C/C++ programming, Linux kernel expertise, camera sensor driver experience, and knowledge of image signal processing concepts.

Senior Staff Software Engineer leading technical strategy and architecture for networking software solutions at Qualcomm. Requires 7+ years of embedded software, systems software, or device driver development experience with deep C programming expertise and Linux kernel internals knowledge.…See more Will own technical execution plans, lead cross-functional engineering teams, influence product direction, and mentor engineers while balancing performance, scalability, reliability, and long-term roadmap requirements.

As a Senior SoC Platform Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will lead development, debugging, and customer interactions for platform software drivers and modules targeting next-generation automotive solutions. You'll comprehend software product requirements and their relationships to hardware blocks, delivering embedded software for ARM-based SoCs supporting infotainment, telematics, ADAS, and autonomous driving.…See more The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, and preferred expertise across Linux kernel, bootloaders, device drivers, SoC architecture, real-time operating systems, multimedia systems, and automotive safety standards (ASPICE, ISO26262, ISO21434).

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management. You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate across functions, and contribute to upstream open-source projects while optimizing power and performance for ARM-based systems.…See more Key responsibilities include debugging complex software issues, pre-silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms, and driving system software improvements for ARMv8/ARMv9 architectures. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 3+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python.

Qualcomm seeks an embedded software engineer for the Core Platform Kernel Services team to develop and maintain drivers and kernel services across multiple operating systems (QuRT OS, Windows, Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, Zephyr) that enable IPC and system-level debug on Qualcomm SOCs. The role involves designing protocols and algorithms for critical SOC functions, debugging across hardware/OS/compiler layers, and contributing to open-source solutions.…See more The candidate will own and define roadmaps for significant IPC stack areas while working with OEMs, ODMs, and OS providers on evolving use cases.

Sr. Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software systems for secure government platforms, with emphasis on bootloader-to-application layers.…See more Role requires strong C/C++ and embedded systems expertise (6+ years), experience with platforms like Android, Linux, QNX, and RTOS, and ability to debug complex issues across the full software stack. Responsibilities include system integration, technical documentation, collaboration with test/systems teams, and direct customer engagement at technical exchange meetings. Ideal candidate has deep knowledge of subsystems like modem, BSP, networking, compute/AI, multimedia, or platform security.

Senior Staff Windows Developer role focused on debugger development for Windows on Snapdragon products. You will design and develop key features across the Windows-on-Snapdragon platform, coordinate with internal and external teams to triage and resolve chipset issues, and leverage strong C/C++ and embedded systems expertise.…See more The role requires deep knowledge of Windows/Linux kernel internals, ARM architecture, device drivers, and debugger tools like WinDbg and JTAG, with 6+ years of software engineering experience.

Qualcomm seeks a Systems Software Power Engineer to optimize power efficiency for next-generation Snapdragon SoCs. The role spans the full lifecycle from pre-silicon modeling through post-silicon debug, requiring expertise in power architectures, control loops, and low-power techniques across hardware and software layers.…See more Key responsibilities include driving end-to-end power optimization across architecture, firmware, kernel, and Android teams; prototyping and evaluating power features; executing post-silicon power KPI validation; and developing power debug and analysis infrastructure. The position demands strong embedded software skills with hands-on experience in firmware and Linux kernel development, plus solid understanding of computer architecture, memory hierarchies, CPU/GPU design, and OS fundamentals.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer responsible for architecting, designing, and developing embedded software components and APIs for space products. Will create software requirements documents, develop prototype software across bare metal, Linux, VxWorks, and Green Hills environments, and collaborate with hardware teams on device drivers and hardware-software interfaces.…See more Requires 5+ years (10 preferred) of embedded systems development experience with proficiency in C/C++, embedded processors (ARM, PowerPC, x86, TI-DSP), embedded Linux, and interface protocols (PCI, USB, SPI, I2C, SpaceWire, Ethernet, CAN). Will also develop test cases in Python or LabView, set up DevOps pipelines, and troubleshoot prototype hardware.

Design, develop, and optimize Linux platform enablement for Qualcomm's next-generation SoCs, focusing on image generation, packaging, integration, and CI/CD automation across major Linux distributions (Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/Fedora). Debug complex issues spanning kernel, boot, and userspace; architect and build infrastructure supporting compute, server, embedded, and IoT platforms.…See more Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams to bridge silicon enablement with modern open-source distribution standards. Use Bash, Python, and C/C++ to automate tooling and maintain upstream-oriented Linux platform workflows.

Qualcomm seeks a Staff Engineer to develop Linux device drivers for machine learning inference accelerators (AI 100). The role involves Linux kernel driver development, PCIe virtualization (SR-IOV), hardware simulation, and upstreaming code contributions.…See more Required expertise includes kernel modules, HWMon, sysfs debugging, RTOS, SoC architecture, DMA, and embedded C development. Candidates should have 4+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with high-speed interfaces, virtualization (KVM), and security-related kernel subsystems.

Design, implement, integrate, and commercialize video software modules on Qualcomm SoCs, including user and kernel mode drivers for playback, streaming, camcorder, and DRM use cases. Develop and optimize video compression, streaming protocols, and Agentic AI frameworks on Linux platforms while meeting performance, latency, power, and stability requirements.…See more Work with hardware and systems engineers to integrate cutting-edge video technology on Snapdragon processors for mobile and AI inferencing platforms. Requires expertise in Linux kernel development (V4L2, device drivers), video compression standards (H.264/H.265/AV1), streaming protocols (HLS/HTTP/RTSP/DASH), and embedded systems debugging.

Lead Senior Software Development Engineer for AWS EC2 VPC's packet pipeline, responsible for designing and optimizing ultra-high-performance kernel and embedded C systems processing millions of packets per second. You will mentor junior engineers, lead architecture decisions, conduct design and code reviews, and collaborate across teams to deliver SDN features for EC2 VPC instances.…See more The role requires deep expertise in C/C++, systems-level programming, low-level hardware optimization (including assembly and vectorization), and Linux kernel or embedded development. You must balance hands-on implementation with technical leadership, ensuring best practices and managing day-to-day development activities for a small team.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, memory management (IOMMU), and power/performance management (DVFS) for ARM-based systems. You will debug complex issues using JTAG debuggers, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and lead a team of engineers.…See more The role requires expertise in C/C++, Linux Kernel internals, ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture, system architecture analysis, and hands-on experience with FPGA and QEMU-based pre-silicon development.

Design, implement, and integrate software for embedded Linux targets, including headless applications, drivers, and servers. Configure Linux kernels and board support packages, troubleshoot system-level issues across the embedded Linux stack, and perform feasibility studies and performance analysis.…See more Requires 4+ years of embedded Linux integration and embedded software development experience, proficiency in C++ and Python, 2+ years with Yocto Project, and experience with device drivers, cross-compilation, and kernel development.

The Embedded Software Engineer III designs and implements embedded software for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems, including real-time monitoring, power management, and Linux board support packages for flight applications. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ on embedded Linux and RTOS platforms, experience with ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures, bootloader/kernel customization, and networking/security protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec).…See more Responsibilities include interfacing with FPGA systems (Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, Vorago), cryptographic implementations, and close collaboration with hardware teams to deliver low-SWaP aerospace solutions. Candidates must have 5+ years of embedded software development and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Staff Software Engineer role leading the design, development, and evolution of networking software for Teradata's massively parallel processing (MPP) platform. Responsibilities include architecting scalable and fault-tolerant networking software for high-speed, low-latency interconnects, evaluating emerging technologies (DPUs, accelerators, interconnect fabrics), leading complex debugging and root-cause analysis across hardware/firmware/OS/networking layers, and mentoring engineers.…See more Required expertise: HPC and distributed systems development, Linux kernel and driver development in C, InfiniBand and Ethernet networking with RDMA/RoCE, TCP/IP and UDP networking, packet-level analysis tools, high-throughput low-latency protocol design, and proficiency in C, Bash, and Python.

Senior Software Engineer to drive Linux innovation for Qualcomm's next-generation server-class CPUs on the Linux Platform team. Responsibilities include bringing up Linux kernel and userspace on new hardware, implementing build/packaging/test workflows in CI/CD infrastructure, debugging platform issues, and supporting upstream readiness for major Linux distributions.…See more Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Bash, plus deep experience with enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian), packaging systems, and CI/CD automation tools. Strong background in Linux kernel debugging, Git workflows, and cross-team collaboration expected.

Qualcomm is hiring Sr. Staff and Principal Engineers to develop low-level software for custom CPUs, focusing on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and platform optimization.…See more The role requires deep expertise in computer architecture, C/assembly programming, and systems-level software development across pre-silicon and hardware environments. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize performance, ensure OS efficiency, and enable new architectural features while working independently on multi-faceted technical challenges.

Qualcomm seeks a Sr. Staff/Principal Software Engineer to provide system-level technical leadership for next-generation ARM server platforms, spanning Linux kernel, firmware, and platform software.…See more The role requires architecting across hardware, firmware, OS, and hypervisor boundaries using standards like ACPI, UEFI, SystemReady, SBSA/SBBR, and PSCI. Responsibilities include Linux kernel enablement, performance optimization, platform driver development, and guiding boot flows, power management, virtualization, and telemetry. This position demands 10+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development, deep C/assembly proficiency, firmware and pre/post-silicon debug experience, and the ability to mentor senior engineers while influencing SoC roadmaps.

Qualcomm seeks an Embedded Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded networking software for wireless broadband and automotive telematics platforms. You will work across multiple middleware stacks (RDK-B, prplOS, OpenSync, OpenWRT, Linux Yocto) and collaborate with cross-functional teams on connectivity protocols, system services, and platform layers.…See more Responsibilities include debugging complex technical issues, conducting code reviews, performing on-target and off-target Linux kernel debugging, and supporting field issues. The role requires strong C/C++ programming skills, solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, Wi-Fi, VLAN), and experience with Linux-based embedded systems development.

Qualcomm seeks an Embedded Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for wireless broadband and automotive telematics platforms. You will work across networking and platform layers, debugging complex issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams on features spanning connectivity protocols, system services, and embedded software stacks.…See more The role requires strong C/C++ programming, Linux expertise, and familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, WiFi, etc.), with desirable experience in middleware platforms like RDK-B, OpenSync, and OpenWRT. You will participate in the full software lifecycle including design, coding, unit testing, integration, validation, and code reviews, while supporting customer issues and performing on-target and off-target Linux kernel debugging.

Senior software development engineer leading a small team on AWS EC2 VPC's packet pipeline, which processes millions of packets per second across a global fleet. The role requires deep expertise in C/C++ systems programming, kernel/embedded development, and ultra-high-performance optimization including hand assembly and vectorization.…See more Responsibilities include architecture decisions, mentoring junior engineers, design/code reviews, and communicating technical strategy with cross-functional teams and leadership.