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Qualcomm · 1 month ago

Senior Engineer, Device Driver

positionBoulder, Colorado, United States of America
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$100K/yr - $150K/yr
date2+ years exp

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is looking for a software engineer for Linux device driver for Machine Learning use cases. The candidate will help work on developing code for Linux device drivers and assist with upstreaming the code.

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Responsibilities

Develop code for Linux device drivers
Help with upstreaming the code

Qualification

Linux kernel driver developmentEmbedded development in CPCIe virtualizationSource Code management toolsRTOS knowledgeSoC architecture knowledgeDebugging techniquesHigh speed interfacesKernel subsystems knowledgeVirtualization proficiency

Required

Experience with Linux kernel driver development, kernel modules, HWMon, sysfs and debugging techniques
PCIe virtualization, SRIOV
Experience with embedded development in C
Knowledge of RTOS, SoC architecture (core, cache, memory, bus architecture, IOs, etc.) and common hardware blocks
Experience with Source Code and Configuration management tools, git knowledge is required
Willingness to work in a structured software development environment with ability to work on low-level implementation (code & test)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc

Preferred

2+ years of relevant experience
Experience with Linux kernel PCIe stack
Familiar with high speed interfaces such as PCIe and LPDDR
Familiar with implementing systems with high reliability expectations such as use of ECC, PCI AER fields
Experience working with and familiarity with important SOC building blocks like interrupt controller & timers
Experience with kernel subsystems relevant to isolation and security
Strong understanding of DMA, IOMMU, and device assignment in virtualized/isolated contexts
Proficiency with virtualization: KVM and guest/host split drivers

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play

Company

Qualcomm

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Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
dateFounded in 1985
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.qualcomm.com

H1B Sponsorship

Qualcomm has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5M
1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M

Leadership Team

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Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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