Skip to main contentOur CompanyOur BusinessSearch for JobsJoin Talent NetworkFAQsProfileEnglishSign InSingle PositionView All JobsLinux platform - Lead Engineer SrHyderabad, Telangāna, India No longer accepting applications.Job ID3093142We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced staff engineer . Join our Linux Platform team to design and implement modern Linux distribution integration and development infrastructure. Your work will accelerate internal teams and ensure Qualcomm’s next-generation CPUs are fully supported in upstream Linux distributions, enabling production-ready solutions for enterprise, data center, and hyperscaler deployments. This role focuses on platform integration, product execution, and CI/CD automation across leading Linux distributions, bridging internal development with open-source best practices. Key Responsibilities:Contribute to architecture and implementation of CI/CD infrastructure for Linux integration and open development workflows.Drive internal Linux distribution integration efforts, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with upstream standards.Lead resolution of complex platform issues across kernel, userspace, and firmware, collaborating with software, hardware, and product teams.Participate in engagements with external partners, including Linux distribution vendors and customers, to align on enablement requirements and ensure successful deployment.Collaborate with upstream communities and contribute to technical discussions as appropriate.Mentor and guide engineers on software best practices, including packaging, integration, and lifecycle management.Review designs and code, ensuring compliance with security, performance, and community requirements.Document technical decisions and standards for Linux platform enablementPreferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.Strong background in computer science fundamentals and software engineering principles.9+ years of software engineering experience, including Linux platform development for enterprise or server-class systems.Deep experience with enterprise Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL/CentOS/Fedora, Ubuntu/Debian) and build frameworks, including packaging, update mechanisms, upstream integration, and data center deployment practices.Expertise with Git and GitHub-based workflows (or similar), including integration with modern CI/CD systems for open-source or large-scale projects.Familiarity with Linux packaging systems (Debian, RPM) and CI/CD automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).Proven experience in technical leadership, including mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions.Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation and tooling, experience with systems programming languages such as C/C++, Rust, or Go is highly valuedExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence technical direction across teams.Mature interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across diverse teams and external communities.Proven ability to debug complex Linux systems across kernel and userspace.Ability to quickly learn new tools and workflows in a fast-evolving environment.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in non-linear, dynamic environments.Working knowledge of Linux kernel configuration and platform enablement (e.g., ACPI, UEFI, kconfig).Demonstrated contributions to upstream Linux kernel or userspace projects, with ability to represent the organization in open-source communities.Familiarity with virtualization, containerization, and orchestration tools (QEMU, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
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