Key Responsibilities
Develop and enhance features in the Linux Kernel, particularly in areas such as virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management (IOMMU).
Optimize power and performance management technologies like DVFS for next-generation ARM-based systems.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-performance, scalable software solutions.
Debug and resolve complex software issues using tools like JTAG debuggers.
Contribute to open-source projects, including the Linux Kernel, as part of Qualcomm’s commitment to the open-source community.
Drive improvements in system software for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based platforms.
Analyze system requirements, propose corresponding system architecture, and create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, requirements, and development processes.
Engage in pre-silicon development on FPGA-based platforms and QEMU.
Strong experience in Linux Kernel development, especially in areas such as virtualization (KVM), schedulers, memory management, and ACPI.
Expertise in virtualization technologies and performance tuning of hypervisors.
Solid knowledge of ARMv8 and ARMv9 architecture and its extensions like MPAM, Confidential Compute (CCA), and embedded systems.
Solid understanding of computer system architecture (core, cache, memory models, bus architecture, etc.).
Experience in board and SOC bring-up, device drivers, peripheral buses (SPI, I2C, USB), and memory controllers for DDR.
Familiarity with SCM tools (e.g., GIT) and debugging technologies like JTAG debuggers.
Prior contributions to open-source projects (e.g., Linux Kernel).
Strong debugging skills and practical experience with ARM-based platforms.
Proficiency in using tools and frameworks for system and software performance management.
Hands-on experience with software development methodologies for data center applications
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