Engineer staff -Linux Distro
Core
Design and implement modern Linux distribution integration and development infrastructure to accelerate internal teams and ensure Qualcomm's next-generation CPUs are supported in upstream Linux distributions.
Role type
Staff Engineer (Linux Platform & Infrastructure)
Builds
CI/CD infrastructure for Linux integration and open development workflows
Domain
Semiconductor / Enterprise Linux / Open Source
Required skills
Linux distribution integration, CI/CD automation, Linux kernel debugging, systems programming (C/C++/Rust/Go), Bash/Python scripting, technical leadership, upstream community collaboration
Preferred skills
Enterprise Linux packaging (RPM/Debian), virtualization/containerization (KVM/Docker/Kubernetes), Linux kernel configuration (ACPI/UEFI/kconfig), mentoring engineers
Technologies
Linux, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, C, C++, Python, Bash, Rust, Go, QEMU, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes, RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian
Responsibilities
Contribute to architecture and implementation of CI/CD infrastructure for Linux integration; Drive internal Linux distribution integration efforts ensuring scalability and upstream alignment; Lead resolution of complex platform issues across kernel, userspace, and firmware; Participate in engagements with external partners and Linux distribution vendors; Collaborate with upstream communities and contribute to technical discussions; Mentor and guide engineers on software best practices; Review designs and code for compliance with security and performance requirements; Document technical decisions and standards for Linux platform enablement
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
