Qualcomm
Embedded Systems Software Engineer
$109K–$164K
San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Develops and commercializes Ethernet networking and data-path drivers for Qualcomm embedded platforms, spanning Linux/QNX software, hardware integration, performance optimization, and production support.
What you'll do
- Develop, integrate, debug, and maintain embedded drivers and low-level software through platform bring-up, validation, and commercialization.
- Optimize Ethernet networking performance and resolve functional, stability, and customer issues in collaboration with hardware and cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to technical design, project planning, documentation, and engineering guidance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Strong C programming and low-level software experience, including Linux kernel fundamentals, networking, and device drivers.
- Experience with Ethernet MAC or switch drivers, embedded SoCs, QNX or other RTOS networking, debugging tools, or networking performance optimization.
Pay
$109,400.00 - $164,200.00 USD base salary
Tools
C, Linux kernel, QNX, gdb, perf, ftrace, TCP/IP
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