Senior Staff Engineer - Linux Kernel Software Engineer

Company: Nutanix
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Company:Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:We are looking for motivated Linux Kernel Software Engineer to join the Qualcomm Infrastructure Wi-Fi Connectivity group, to be part of defining the next generation WLAN products. As part of this group, you will be responsible for:

• Work with the Opensource community and Qualcomm upstream wireless ath12k driver to contribute and review patches
• Work with a kernel.org project and support upstreaming efforts including maintenance and branch management using git tool
• Work with multiple cross-functional driver teams in creating and reviewing kernel/user software interfaces, protocol features, bug fixes, automated tests
• Work with connectivity technologies (Ethernet, Wi-Fi - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Bluetooth etc.)
• Work with the largest Wi-Fi AP vendors in the world to design and develop tomorrow's next-gen Wi-Fi products
• Knowledge of wired/wireless technologies and IP networking is highly desirable, but not necessaryMust have skill/experience:
  • 9+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++
  • Experience with Linux kernel development including the coding style and patch-based distributed development model
  • Exposure or experience working with Networking protocols/Embedded SystemsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with the one or more of the following:
    • C and C++ programming skills
    • Linux tools like git, gitolite
    • Linux kernel internals, multi-threading and locking
    • Networking drivers and protocol stacksMinimum Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
      • OR 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.To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies.EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $180,600.00 - $271,000.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.If you would like more information about this role, please contact .
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