Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Enablement Software Engineer at Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Department: Software Engineering

Compensation

$190,200 – $285,400/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: California · Austin, Texas · +1
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Description

Qualcomm is hiring a Software Developer to work on custom CPUs, focusing on Linux kernel, boot firmware, low-level libraries, performance optimization, and new architectural features. The role requires deep computer architecture knowledge, C and assembly proficiency, systems programming experience, and expertise with UEFI, ACPI, and SystemReady. Candidates must relocate to Santa Clara, California, or Austin, Texas, and the position offers a base salary of $190,200 to $285,400 plus bonus and RSU opportunities.

Required Skills

Linux kernel
Boot firmware
C
Assembly language
Python
UEFI
ACPI
SystemReady

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
4+ years of experience with C, C++, Java, Python, or similar programming languages
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
15+ years of experience building software stacks for high-performance systems
10+ years building software stacks for high-performance systems
10+ years of Linux kernel development experience