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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Staff / Manager, DevOps Engineering - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $186,100.0 - $279,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Application Frameworks, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Static Program Analysis, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Information Systems, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Firmware, Github, Make (Software), Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Perforce, Release Management, Ansible, Requirements Management, Shell Script, Software Engineering, SystemC, Management of Software Versions, Gitlab, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Build Tools, Software Version Control, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d5a5d5412b4c5a3c ## About the Role The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in DevOps principles, build and configuration systems, and server firmware/software ecosystems, with the ability to operate hands-on while also providing technical leadership., * 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., * 12+ years of experience in Software, Firmware, or Systems Engineering , including 7+ years building virtual platforms, SystemC TLM models, or simulators . * 3+ years of demonstrated experience as a DevOps Engineer or technical leader , preferably within the semiconductor or related industry . * Strong hands-on expertise with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions). * Proficiency with SCM tools , including GitLab and Perforce . * Experience with requirements management and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Confluence). * Solid background in build systems (Makefile, CMake). * Expertise in configuration management and infrastructure automation (Ansible, Chef). * Familiarity with static analysis and code coverage tools. * Deep understanding of branching models, version control strategies, and release workflows . * Proficiency in C, Python, and Shell scripting . * Working knowledge of server firmware/software frameworks such as Zephyr, OpenBMC, and EDK2 . * Strong grasp of DevOps principles, methodologies, and best practices . * Experience in the semiconductor industry or with embedded systems . * Familiarity with server architectures and firmware development lifecycles. * Proven ability to solve complex technical problems in fast-paced, cross-functional environments . * Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills. ## Description * Design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and GitHub Actions . * Own and administer source control management (SCM) platforms including GitLab and Perforce , ensuring strong version control, branching, and release management practices. * Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate and support requirements management, collaboration, and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence ). * Develop and maintain build systems and scripts (e.g., Makefiles, CMake ) for software compilation, linking, packaging, and delivery. * Implement and manage configuration management and automation frameworks such as Ansible and Chef . * Enable and support static code analysis, code quality, and coverage using industry-standard tools. * Define and enforce branching strategies, versioning schemes, and release workflows to support large-scale, multi-team development. * Serve as a DevOps subject-matter expert, coaching development teams on DevOps principles, best practices, and tool usage . * Collaborate with firmware and platform teams working on server firmware/software stacks such as Zephyr, OpenBMC, and EDK2 . * Develop and maintain automation and tooling using Shell scripting and Python . * Provide technical leadership and, where applicable, mentor engineers and influence DevOps strategy at the organizational level. ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)