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Staff Engineer, Linux Device Drivers Qualcomm San Diego, CA c,linux,arm,cortex_a,pcie,gpu,ethernet,python,bash,us_west,semiconductor 134800 202200
Qualcomm

Staff Engineer, Linux Device Drivers

Location Node San Diego, CA (onsite)
Base Compensation USD 134k – USD 202k
Commitment full-time
Clearance Req none
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Overview

Qualcomm’s Cloud AI team is seeking a Linux device driver engineer to develop and extend kernel driver code for QCR-100 and related accelerators. These products accelerate image reprocessing and AI workloads.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and extend Linux kernel driver code related to PCIe device setup, firmware loading, MHI bus, DMABUF importation, and DMA transfers
  • Work with SoC systems including bus subsystems, DMA, PCIe, and peripherals
  • Implement low-level kernel modules, sysfs interfaces, and debugging infrastructure
  • Manage kernel modules using DKMS
  • Create DEB or RPM packaging for driver distribution
  • Work with kernel networking stack including TCP/IP, MTU, and netdev

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years, OR PhD with 2+ years
  • 2+ years of experience with C programming
  • Experience with Linux kernel driver development, kernel modules, sysfs, and debugging techniques
  • Experience with Linux kernel PCIe stack
  • Experience with git in a structured software development environment
  • Strong understanding of DMA and IOMMU
  • Experience with SoC-as-a-Device architectures or embedded Linux systems connected via PCIe
  • TCP/IP understanding including MTU, IP addressing, DHCP, and kernel networking
  • Familiarity with DKMS-based management of kernel modules
  • Experience with DEB or RPM packaging preferred

Variables & Compensation

  • World-class health benefit option covering employees and eligible dependents
  • Financial wellness programs including 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Emotional and mental health resources
  • Wellbeing programs supporting work-life balance
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