Linux -Senior Staff Engineer

General Summary

This position is for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Linux-based systems. The role involves the design, development, and validation of critical embedded software components, working across Linux kernel and user-space for Qualcomm platforms. The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading complex software projects, contributing to open-source communities, and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions in fast-paced environments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex embedded and/or specialized software programs for Linux-based systems using advanced software engineering techniques.
• Customize and optimize sophisticated software solutions to meet specific performance, cost, and timing constraints.
• Lead design and implementation of software sub-systems for large-scale, complex products.
• Perform code reviews, regression testing, and issue triaging to ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers to deliver integrated system solutions.
• Author and review technical documentation for highly complex projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Level of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides leadership and direction to other team members.
• Makes critical decisions that significantly impact product or project success.
• Communicates complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Manages task prioritization and planning for large-scale software efforts.

Additional Requirements

• Domain expertise in Linux distributions (e.g., Yocto, OpenWRT, Debian).
• Hands-on experience across the Linux stack: kernel, user-space, file systems, and process management.
• Familiarity with bootloader, kernel debugging, and diagnostic tools (e.g., GDB, strace, dmesg, system logs).
• Strong understanding of Linux security, networking, and user management.
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and virtualization technologies.
• Experience contributing to open-source projects and familiarity with licensing models and community practices.
• Solid understanding of data structures and software design principles.
• Proven track record in leading full software development lifecycle on semiconductor platforms.
• Ability to present complex topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Programming Languages

• Proficiency in: C, C++, Python, Rust, and shell scripting

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field and 6+ years of software engineering experience
• OR
• Master's degree and 5+ years of experience
• OR
• PhD and 4+ years of experience
• 3+ years of experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.