Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Sr. Staff / Principal Software Engineer – Linux Kernel & ARM Server Platforms 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: staff+
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Description

Qualcomm is hiring a Sr. Staff / Principal-level Software Engineer to provide system-level technical leadership for next-generation ARM server platforms. The role covers Linux kernel, firmware, platform software, architecture, boot flows, virtualization, performance, power management, and production readiness across silicon, OS, and performance teams. Candidates need a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a relevant field plus 4–6 years of software engineering experience, along with 3+ years of experience with C, C++, Java, or Python. The listed pay range is $190,200 to $285,400.

Required Skills

Linux kernel
Firmware
ARM server SoCs
C
C++
Java
Python
ACPI
UEFI
PSCI

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
3+ years of experience with C, C++, Java, or Python
Preferred Qualifications: 12+ years of experience in system software, firmware, or platform software for high-performance or server-class systems
10+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development experience
Strong understanding of modern server architectures and the hardware/software interface
Proficiency in C and low-level systems programming; assembly is a plus
Experience with firmware, boot loaders, and pre- and post-silicon debug environments
Ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives without direct authority
Strong communication skills across engineering teams and senior leadership
Master's degree or equivalent industry experience
15+ years of experience building production software stacks for high-performance or datacenter platforms
Experience delivering production server SoCs or hyperscale platforms
Familiarity with ARM, OCP, or industry platform standards bodies
Experience working with hyperscaler or large datacenter customers