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Principal Linux Platform Engineer

Principal Linux Platform Engineer

NutanixSan Diego, CA, United States
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Company :

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area :

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >

Software Engineering

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Linux Platform Engineer to lead the development and deployment of Qualcomm’s Cloud AI 100 accelerator cards across data center and edge environments. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership in building scalable, secure, and high-performance Linux-based systems for AI inference workloads.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 4+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and evolve the Cloud AI 100 Linux Runtime, including advanced user space libraries for inference, telemetry, and diagnostics.
  • Develop kernel drivers interfacing with the AIC100 SoC, optimized for performance and reliability.
  • Lead integration of Qmonitor, a Protocol Buffers-based client-server tool for device configuration and monitoring.
  • Define and drive best practices for SDK deployment across Linux distributions (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL).
  • Design secure and efficient PCIe passthrough and IOMMU configurations for virtualized environments (KVM, Hyper-V).
  • Ensure robust secure boot, firmware integrity, and hardware root of trust across hybrid and flash-less boot modes.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally to align platform capabilities with product goals.
  • Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Linux kernel development, device drivers, and runtime systems.
  • Proven expertise in PCIe, IOMMU, MSI, and low-level hardware-software integration.
  • Strong background in cloud-native architectures, virtualization, and container orchestration.
  • 8+ years of experience in C / C++, Python, and Linux shell scripting.
  • Experience with Protocol Buffers, secure boot, and firmware lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX) and inference optimization is a plus.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Masters degree
  • Prior experience with Qualcomm’s AIC100 SoC or similar AI accelerators.
  • Contributions to open-source Linux kernel or Kubernetes device plugin projects.
  • Strong understanding of edge computing and hybrid cloud deployments.
  • Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application / hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may contact disability-accomodations at Qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

    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.

    Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits : $192,600.00 - $289,000.00. The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm, which also includes a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and potential RSU grants. Benefits details are discussed with the recruiter.

    If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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