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# Linux device driver engineer

- **Company:** Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $121,400.0 - $202,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, IP Addressing, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, PCI Express, Software Engineering, Git, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/06c0cd70-5c76-4312-9e22-369059bb2078

## About the Role

Familiarity with SoC systems including bus subsystems, DMA, PCIe and peripherals, synchronization mechanisms, as well as low speed peripherals will be beneficial., Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Required Skills and Aptitudes

 * Experience with Linux kernel driver development, kernel modules, sysfs and debugging techniques
 * Experience with development in C
 * Experience with git
 * Willingness to work in a structured software development environment
 * Ability to work on low-level implementation (code & test)

Desirable Skills and Aptitudes

 * 4+ years of relevant experience
 * Experience with Linux kernel PCIe stack
 * DKMS-based management of kernel modules
 * DEB or RPM packaging
 * TCP/IP understanding (MTU, IP addressing, DHCP, kernel networking/netdev)
 * Strong understanding of DMA, IOMMU
 * Experience with 'SoC-as-a-Device' architectures or embedded Linux systems connected via PCIe.

Minimum Qualifications:

 * 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience., * Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience., * PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

## Description

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).


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