Senior Staff Engineer

Company: Qualcomm France S.A.R.L. Job Area: Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Are you ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of technology? We are looking for experienced developers working in the open‑source community to improve the quality and robustness of Qualcomm open‑source offerings and reputation in the community. You will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the open source community, Linux and related open source projects and be comfortable working with a variety of hardware platforms. You will have a proven track record of delivering engineering excellence, as well as hands‑on experience with upstream contributions to major Open Source projects. As Senior Staff Engineer, you will report to the Director of Open Source. You will find ways to improve the Linux kernel, Yocto/OE, Debian, security software and boot firmware on Qualcomm platforms and provide support as needed for customer applications of our platform technology. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and contribute to our company’s growth. Minimum Qualifications: Experience in open source software development Expertise in C, C++, Assembly and a high‑level language such as Python, Go, Rust Proven track record of working upstream and downstream Strong understanding of embedded software, bootloaders, Linux kernel and distributions Excellent technical, communication and engineering management skills Ability to work cross‑functionally with product and engineering teams Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent Willingness to travel globally as needed (likely several times per year) Experience working closely with or for a Linux Distribution 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. 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. References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies. Roles and Responsibilities: Build scalable tooling that allows Qualcomm to deliver common core software into a variety of Open Source distributions. Work with OSS & upstream initiatives within the Qualcomm Central Software Engineering (CSE) team to improve general software quality. Represent the company at industry events and conferences. Mentor and build expertise in the Foundries and Qualcomm OSS teams. Desired Qualifications: Multimedia: Audio, Video, Camera, Graphics, Display, Gstreamer Linux kernel: Peripherals, Buses, Interconnects, Scheduler, Thermal, Power Networking: Ethernet, WLAN, Bluetooth Equal Opportunity Statement: 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. For accommodation requests, please contact disability‑accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll‑free number. Contact Information: If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr