ubuntu jobs in San Diego

Qualcomm IT seeks a Kubernetes generalist to construct, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot high-performance bare-metal on-premises and cloud-based multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters using Rancher (RKE2, GKE, EKS, AKS). Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring cluster performance and availability, developing platform automation scripts, and leading projects such as self-healing system implementation, Kubernetes version validation, multi-tenancy pattern integration (vcluster), and policy migration (Gatekeeper OPA to Validating Admission Policy).…See more Required skills include 2+ years Kubernetes administration, advanced proficiency in Kustomize/Helm, Docker/ContainerD, git/GitHub, intermediate Kubernetes networking (Cilium) and control-plane architecture knowledge, plus intermediate Python/Go and bash scripting. The role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA.

Develop and optimize low-level embedded firmware in C++ for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads, focusing on performance, reliability, and safety-critical applications. Port frameworks and applications to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages (BSPs), adapt Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs), and develop peripheral drivers for interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and ADC.…See more Conduct unit and integration testing including fault injection and MISRA C compliance checks, diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and collaborate with hardware teams to validate firmware incorporating secure boot, watchdogs, and fault-tolerant designs. Requires 5+ years embedded systems development, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, and expertise in Python, Bash, Shell, and C/C++.

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 seeks an experienced Staff Product Manager to define and drive the Linux platform roadmap across Snapdragon-based AI PCs, Edge AI systems, and enterprise computing solutions. The role spans product strategy, Linux distribution enablement, upstream kernel and driver strategy, and AI developer platform support.…See more You will gather customer and ecosystem requirements, create product roadmaps, collaborate with OEMs, ISVs, Linux distribution partners, and open-source communities to deliver optimized Linux experiences on Snapdragon platforms. Success requires translating market needs into platform requirements, managing cross-functional alignment across hardware, firmware, kernel, and AI software layers.

Senior Firmware Engineer role focused on developing and optimizing low-level embedded software in C++ for flight-critical avionics and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). You will port frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages and Hardware Abstraction Layers for ARM Cortex-M architectures, develop peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless), and conduct unit/integration testing including MISRA C compliance checks.…See more You'll diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and translate mission requirements into technical specifications and test documentation.

Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer (Level III) responsible for designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure for predictable environments, and supporting containerized platforms in secure, regulated defense settings. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container technologies (Docker, Podman, Buildah), CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), and Linux systems.…See more You will work directly with software and cyber engineers to solve delivery problems, build microservices pipelines, and adapt to evolving program requirements across U.S. Navy modernization initiatives.

As a Product Software Engineer, you will develop and integrate software for Qualcomm products spanning smartphones, computing devices, automotive infotainment, and IoT systems. You will own software integration tasks including component integration, build automation, version control management, and baseline releases.…See more You will perform sanity testing on-target and in simulation environments, debug failures using tools like JTAG and ADB, automate test scenarios, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on design and code reviews.