DevOps Engineer - Staff/Sr Staff Engineer

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As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing source control systems, and supporting development teams with tools and processes to ensure efficient and high-quality software delivery. This role requires expertise in DevOps principles, build systems, and server firmware/software frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and GitHub Actions.
• Manage and administer SCM tools like GitLab and Perforce, ensuring version control best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate and manage requirement management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and bug tracking systems.
• Develop and maintain build scripts using tools like Makefile and CMake for compiling, linking, and packaging software.
• Implement and manage configuration management tools such as Ansible and Chef.
• Perform static code analysis and code coverage using industry-standard tools.
• Support branching strategies and versioning for efficient software development workflows.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure adherence to DevOps principles and best practices.
• Collaborate on server firmware/software such as Zephyr, OpenBMC and EDK2.
• Write and maintain scripts in Shell and Python to support automation and tooling.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role in the semiconductor or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions).
• Proficiency in SCM tools such as GitLab and Perforce.
• Familiarity with requirement management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and bug tracking systems.
• Hands-on experience with build tools like Makefile and CMake.
• Expertise in configuration management tools such as Ansible and Chef.
• Familiarity with static analysis and code coverage tools.
• Strong understanding of branching strategies and version control best practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, Python and Shell scripting.
• Knowledge of server firmware/software like Zephyr, OpenBMC and EDK2.
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor industry or working with embedded systems.
• Familiarity with server architecture and firmware development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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