Linux Platform Engineer Staff

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of CI/CD infrastructure for Linux integration and open development workflows
• Drive internal Linux distribution integration efforts to ensure scalability, maintainability, and alignment with upstream standards
• Lead the resolution of complex platform issues across kernel, userspace, and firmware by collaborating with software, hardware, and product teams
• Engage with external partners, including Linux distribution vendors and customers, to align on enablement requirements
• Collaborate with upstream communities and contribute to technical discussions
• Mentor and guide engineers on software best practices, including packaging, integration, and lifecycle management
• Review designs and code to ensure compliance with security, performance, and community requirements
• Document technical decisions and standards for Linux platform enablement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python
• Proven experience in Linux platform development
• Knowledge of CI/CD automation and development workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 9+ years of software engineering experience, specifically in Linux platform development for enterprise or server-class systems
• Deep experience with enterprise Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian) and build frameworks
• Expertise with Git/GitHub-based workflows and modern CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation, and experience with systems programming languages like Rust or Go
• Proven ability to debug complex Linux systems across kernel and userspace
• Familiarity with virtualization and containerization tools such as QEMU, KVM, Docker, or Kubernetes

About the Company

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, designing and developing breakthroughs in semiconductors and wireless communications that power the world's most advanced devices.