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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer, Staff - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $134,800.0 - $202,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Computing Platforms, Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Static Program Analysis, Code Coverage, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Firmware, Github, Make (Software), Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), Ansible, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Management of Software Versions, Grafana, Gitlab, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Build Tools, Terraform, Software Version Control, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d05bb7b55b86ef91 ## About the Role The ideal candidate brings hands on experience with DevOps tools, build systems, and automation frameworks, and enjoys working closely with cross functional engineering teams in a fast paced, collaborative environment., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience., Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. * 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant software engineering or DevOps experience OR * Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 8+ or more years of relevant experience OR * PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 6+ or more years of relevant experience * 3 or more years of experience developing in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python, * Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role within the semiconductor or related industry * Strong hands on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD * Proficiency with source control management systems including GitHub and GitLab * Experience with build systems and tools such as Makefile, CMake, West, and Bitbake * Hands on experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible * Familiarity with static analysis and code coverage tools * Solid understanding of branching strategies and version control best practices * Proficiency in C, Python, and Shell scripting * Experience working with server firmware and software platforms such as Zephyr, OpenBMC, and EDK2 * Strong understanding of DevOps concepts, principles, and best practices, * Experience working in the semiconductor industry or on embedded systems * Familiarity with server architecture and firmware development workflows * Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment * Excellent communication and collaboration skills ## Description We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to support software development teams through modern DevOps practices, robust tooling, and scalable infrastructure. This role focuses on building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing source control systems, and enabling efficient, high quality software delivery across server firmware and software platforms., * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with a focus on GitHub Actions * Administer and support source control systems, including GitHub and GitLab, while promoting version control best practices * Define and support branching strategies and versioning models to enable efficient development workflows * Partner with development teams to integrate and manage requirement and defect tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence * Develop and maintain build and packaging systems using tools such as Makefile, CMake, West, and Bitbake * Implement and maintain configuration and infrastructure management using tools such as Ansible and Terraform * Enable static code analysis and code coverage using industry standard tools * Collaborate closely with software and firmware teams to drive adoption of DevOps principles and best practices * Support development of server firmware and software platforms including Zephyr, OpenBMC, and EDK2 * Create and maintain automation scripts using Shell and Python * Maintain and support software infrastructure including monitoring, databases, and dashboards using tools such as Grafana ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)