Qualcomm→
DevOps Software Engineer
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$104k–$155k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
5 days ago
Skills
linux kernel imagingsoftware packagingrpmyumcontainerizationdockerkubernetesautomationprovisioningconfiguration managementansiblescriptingversion controlgitci/cd pipelinesjenkinsnetworking conceptslinux system internalssystem performance optimizationmulti-core processingmulti-processor environmentsmulti-threaded environmentsdevice driversreal-time software developmentembedded software developmentdistributed systemsnetworking protocolslinux-based systemscellular technologieswifi technologiesenthusiasm
Job Description
Summary: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is an industry leader in wireless technology, and they are seeking a DevOps Software Engineer to join their wireless research team. The role involves developing and maintaining software environments for next-generation wireless systems, collaborating with software developers to enhance performance and deployment processes.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and support Linux kernel imaging and software packaging/installation workflows, including tools such as RPM/YUM
- Build and maintain containerized development and deployment environments using tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Create and improve automation for provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Ansible and scripting
- Support version control systems (e.g. git) and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins (and related CI tooling)
- Apply knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., bridging, routing) and Linux system internals to debug and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues
- Support system performance optimization in multi-core, multi-processor, and multi-threaded environments
- Partner with software developers and leads to improve reliability, repeatability, and deployment velocity across prototype systems
- Strong interest in DevOps best practices, automation, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 1–3 years of relevant industry experience in DevOps, Software Engineering, or related roles
- Develop, maintain, and support Linux kernel imaging and software packaging/installation workflows, including tools such as RPM/YUM
- Build and maintain containerized development and deployment environments using tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Create and improve automation for provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Ansible and scripting
- Support version control systems (e.g. git) and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins (and related CI tooling)
- Apply knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., bridging, routing) and Linux system internals to debug and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues
- Support system performance optimization in multi-core, multi-processor, and multi-threaded environments
- Partner with software developers and leads to improve reliability, repeatability, and deployment velocity across prototype systems
- Strong interest in DevOps best practices, automation, and continuous improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of device drivers, especially for high-speed data transfer
- Knowledge of real-time and embedded software development for heterogeneous systems including GPUs and CPUs
- Knowledge of distributed systems and networking protocols
- Experience improving developer workflows and operational readiness for Linux-based systems in R&D or prototype environments
- Knowledge of cellular and WiFi technologies
Required Skills: Linux kernel imaging, Software packaging, RPM, YUM, Containerization, Docker, Kubernetes, Automation, Provisioning, Configuration management, Ansible, Scripting, Version control, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Networking concepts, Linux system internals, System performance optimization, Multi-core processing, Multi-processor environments, Multi-threaded environments, Device drivers, Real-time software development, Embedded software development, Distributed systems, Networking protocols, Linux-based systems, Cellular technologies, WiFi technologies, Enthusiasm
Benefits: Competitive annual discretionary bonus program, Opportunity for annual RSU grants, Highly competitive benefits package
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package