Sr. Staff - DevOps Engineer
Role summary
Qualcomm is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage source control, and support development teams with tools and processes for efficient software delivery. The role requires expertise in DevOps principles, build systems, and server firmware/software frameworks. Responsibilities include designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, managing GitHub, developing build scripts with tools like Makefile and CMake, implementing configuration management with Ansible and Terraform, and collaborating on server firmware/software such as Zephyr and OpenBMC. Proficiency in C, Python, and Shell scripting is essential, along with experience in Grafana and databases.
Company
Qualcomm Canada ULC
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
- Manage and administer GitHub, ensuring version control best practices.
- Support branching strategies and versioning for efficient software development workflows.
- 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, CMake, West, Bitbake for compiling, linking, and packaging software.
- Implement and manage configuration management tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
- Perform static code analysis and code coverage using industry-standard tools.
- 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.
- Maintain Software Infrastrucutre based on Grafana, Databases
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 GitHub.
- Familiarity with requirement management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and bug tracking systems.
- Hands-on experience with build tools (Makefile, CMake, West, Bitbake, etc.)
- Expertise in configuration management tools such as Ansible.
- 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.
Applicants
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