Sr. Staff - DevOps Engineer

Markham, ON
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

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Company:Qualcomm Canada ULC## Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to support software development teams through modern DevOps practices, robust tooling, and scalable infrastructure. This role focuses on building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing source control systems, and enabling efficient, high quality software delivery across server firmware and software platforms.The ideal candidate brings hands on experience with DevOps tools, build systems, and automation frameworks, and enjoys working closely with cross functional engineering teams in a fast paced, collaborative environment.Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

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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 with a focus on GitHub Actions
Administer and support source control systems, including GitHub and GitLab, while promoting version control best practices
Define and support branching strategies and versioning models to enable efficient development workflows
Partner with development teams to integrate and manage requirement and defect tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence
Develop and maintain build and packaging systems using tools such as Makefile, CMake, West, and Bitbake
Implement and maintain configuration and infrastructure management using tools such as Ansible and Terraform
Enable static code analysis and code coverage using industry standard tools
Collaborate closely with software and firmware teams to drive adoption of DevOps principles and best practices
Support development of server firmware and software platforms including Zephyr, OpenBMC, and EDK2
Create and maintain automation scripts using Shell and Python
Maintain and support software infrastructure including monitoring, databases, and dashboards using tools such as Grafana

#### Preferred Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant software engineering or DevOps experience

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 8+ or more years of relevant experience

PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 6+ or more years of relevant experience

3 or more years of experience developing in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python

#### Required Qualifications

Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role within the semiconductor or related industry
Strong hands on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD
Proficiency with source control management systems including GitHub and GitLab
Experience with build systems and tools such as Makefile, CMake, West, and Bitbake
Hands on experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible
Familiarity with static analysis and code coverage tools
Solid understanding of branching strategies and version control best practices
Proficiency in C, Python, and Shell scripting
Experience working with server firmware and software platforms such as Zephyr, OpenBMC, and EDK2
Strong understanding of DevOps concepts, principles, and best practices

#### Preferred Qualifications

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

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