Qualcomm

Staff Networking Software Systems Engineer

Qualcomm$151K — $227K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in embedded software and networking.
  • Expert proficiency in C and C++ programming.
  • Deep understanding of Linux Kernel internals.
  • Comprehensive mastery of TCP/IP, tunneling protocols, and Ethernet driver development.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement complex packet processing systems for networking solutions.
  • Develop and optimize Linux kernel networking subsystems and drivers.
  • Design and implement support for various network tunneling protocols.
  • Architect user space to kernel space communication interfaces.
  • Serve as a technical lead, driving architectural decisions and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on networking feature commercialization.
  • Mentor team members to foster technical excellence and innovation.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of next-generation Networking and Wireless solutions. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software and networking, with a proven track record of architecting high-performance data path solutions and driving technical innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Networking Architecture & Design: Architect, design, and lead the implementation of complex packet processing systems. Define strategies for HW and SW datapath acceleration to ensure wire-speed performance and low latency.
  • Linux Kernel Networking: Deep dive into Linux kernel networking subsystems. Develop and optimize kernel modules, Ethernet drivers, and PHY drivers. Customize and enhance the Linux networking stack (Netfilter, bridging, routing, QoS) for high-throughput embedded systems.
  • Advanced Protocol Engineering: Design and implement robust support for various network tunneling protocols (e.g., GRE, L2TP, IPsec, VxLAN, MAP-T/E, CAPWAP). Ensure interoperability and performance across diverse network topologies.
  • System Integration & Interfaces: Architect efficient user space to kernel space communication interfaces (e.g. Netlink, ioctl, sysfs) and integrate complex networking features such as Open vSwitch (OVS) or eBPF/XDP into the networking ecosystem.
  • Technical Leadership: Serve as a technical lead for the team. Drive architectural decisions, conduct code reviews, and define best practices for software development and testing.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including HW architects, System Test, and customer support, to define requirements and commercialize networking features for global carrier and enterprise customers.
  • Mentorship: Mentor Senior and Junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.


Required Skills:
  • Core Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in C and C++ programming. Deep understanding of Linux Kernel internals (memory management, interrupt handling, locking mechanisms) and embedded system constraints.
  • Networking Domain: Comprehensive mastery of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, switching, routing, and tunneling protocols. Hands-on experience with HW/SW data path offloading techniques and Ethernet driver development.
  • Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to debug complex system-level issues involving race conditions, memory leaks, and performance bottlenecks in a multi-core environment.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex architectural concepts to stakeholders and lead technical discussions.
  • Team Player: Ability to lead technical initiatives in a fast-paced environment and work effectively as part of a high-caliber international/multi-site team.


Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$151,900.00 - $227,900.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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