Senior DevOps Software Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies General Summary You will be working on an industry-leading wireless research team responsible for the software development and deployment environment for next generation end-to-end prototype wireless systems bringing the future innovations to real life. This role will include working closely with expert software developers and leads on the latest generation of DevOps technologies to enable high-performance wireless software components running on Linux platforms that interface with other hardware sub-systems over interfaces such as PCIe/high-speed Ethernet and the cloud. Successful applicants will be creative, enthusiastic innovators who are equally comfortable producing and managing high performance & real-time host kernel images, developing container images, managing and optimizing system configuration, and designing and packaging platform software to enable rapid development/deployment cycles. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and support Linux kernel imaging and software packaging/installation workflows, including tools such as RPM/YUM. Build and maintain containerized development and deployment environments using tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Create and improve automation for provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Ansible and scripting. Support version control systems (e.g. git) and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins (and related CI tooling). Apply knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., bridging, routing) and Linux system internals to debug and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues. Support system performance optimization in multi-core, multi-processor, and multi-threaded environments. Partner with software developers and leads to improve reliability, repeatability, and deployment velocity across prototype systems. Strong interest in DevOps best practices, automation, and continuous improvement. Required Skills Deep expertise in Linux internals, OS build/deployment, and system-level debugging. Strong hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for scalable container orchestration. Extensive experience in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or equivalent. Proven skills in automation (Ansible, Python/Bash) and infrastructure provisioning. Strong networking fundamentals with full-stack troubleshooting across OS, network, and application layer. Preferred Skills Knowledge of device drivers, especially for high-speed data transfer. Knowledge of real-time and embedded software development for heterogeneous systems including GPUs and CPUs. Knowledge of distributed systems and networking protocols. Solid background in CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins) and end-to-end delivery workflows. Experience improving developer workflows and operational readiness for Linux-based systems in R&D or prototype environments. Knowledge of cellular and WiFi technologies. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits $122,500.00 - $183,700.00 Competitive annual discretionary bonus program. Opportunity for annual RSU grants. Comprehensive benefits package supporting success at work, at home, and at play. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Qualcomm