Lead a machine learning engineering team designing Visual Language Action Models, Vision Language Models, and Large Language Models for autonomous driving and infotainment on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride platform. Optimize deep networks for accuracy-latency trade-offs on resource-constrained edge devices, focusing on low-level perception, end-to-end autonomous driving (L2/L3 ADAS), and multi-modal sensor fusion.… Drive cross-functional collaboration with automotive OEMs and internal Qualcomm teams while building a world-class AI/deep learning engineering organization. Requires 6–8+ years of systems engineering or machine learning experience (depending on degree level), with hands-on expertise in deep learning network design, quantization, and deployment on edge AI accelerators.
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Design and architect safety mechanisms for system-on-chip (SoC) platforms across Qualcomm's product portfolio. Collaborate with hardware design, verification, software, and product teams to develop SoC-wide safety solutions that meet automotive and industrial safety standards.… Conduct workload analysis, prototype system solutions, and provide quantitative justification for architectural directions using simulators and profilers. Analyze failure modes, decompose complex safety use cases, and make safety recommendations to design and engineering teams.
Lead automotive software platform engineering programs at Qualcomm as the chief technical counterpart to OEM customers. Manage end-to-end program delivery from conception through SOP, coordinating cross-functional Qualcomm teams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security) while serving as the voice of the customer in internal forums.… Define technical solutions around SoCs, BSPs, platform software, and reference architectures; anticipate customer needs and translate them into platform requirements. Requires 6–8+ years of software engineering experience with strong embedded systems and automotive systems background (compute platforms, embedded OS stacks, ADAS architecture).
Director of Engineering leading Qualcomm's automotive platform software strategy and execution for OEM customers. Acts as chief technical counterpart for ADAS programs, managing end-to-end software engineering projects from RFI/RFQ through SOP while coordinating internal cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security).… Requires 8+ years software engineering experience with 4+ years hands-on programming (C, C++, Java, Python) and proven background in automotive systems architecture, embedded stacks (QNX/Linux/Android), and safety frameworks (ISO 26262, ASPICE).
Senior engineer designing, developing, and debugging Android and automotive software features for next-generation vehicle experiences. Responsibilities include hands-on development across Android, Linux, QNX, and embedded systems; deep system integration testing and SIT-level debugging; log analysis and root-cause analysis across software and hardware layers; and collaboration with platform, UX, and system integration teams to support rapid prototyping and customer showcases.… Requires 2+ years software engineering experience with proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python; 5+ years preferred in Android, Android Automotive, embedded systems, or automotive software platforms.
Senior staff engineer responsible for designing, developing, and debugging platform software drivers and modules for next-generation automotive SoCs. Will lead development efforts across multiple domains including Linux/QNX kernels, bootloaders, device drivers, multimedia systems, and low-power management frameworks.… Requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with deep hands-on expertise in embedded systems, ARM architecture, C/C++ programming, and SoC hardware debugging. Will collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams to deliver automotive infotainment, telematics, and autonomous driving solutions.
Design and develop embedded Linux drivers and middleware services for autonomous vehicle platforms, architecting CI/CD pipelines, OTA systems, and test frameworks from scratch. You'll integrate across multiple vehicle platforms, CAN bus architectures, and sensor suites while defining quality standards, release criteria, and system-level validation.… This role requires hands-on embedded systems experience with Linux, C/C++, and strong hardware–software integration and debugging skills in a fast-moving startup environment.
Director of Engineering role leading Qualcomm's automotive platform software engagement with OEM customers (Tier 1/major automakers). Responsibilities span technical leadership across ADAS programs, coordinating internal engineering teams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security, tools), managing project delivery from concept through SOP and maintenance, and serving as the primary technical interface between customer engineering executives and Qualcomm leadership.… Requires 8+ years of software engineering experience (or 7+ with Master's, 6+ with PhD) plus 4+ years with C, C++, Java, Python, or similar languages; preferred background includes automotive systems engineering, compute platform architecture (SoC, GPU/DSP), and embedded software stacks (QNX, Linux, Android).
Principal Engineering role leading automotive platform software initiatives at Qualcomm, serving as the chief technical counterpart to OEM engineering leadership. Responsibilities include developing deep understanding of OEM roadmaps and architectures, leading all technical aspects of business acquisition and delivery execution, coordinating cross-functional Qualcomm engineering teams (HW, SW, systems, safety, security), and representing customer needs in internal forums.… Requires 6–8+ years of software engineering experience (depending on degree level), with 4+ years in C, C++, Java, or Python, and preferred expertise in automotive systems, compute platform architecture, and embedded software stacks (QNX, Linux, Android).
Senior staff-level test engineer for automotive software systems, focusing on ADAS, autonomous driving, and AI infrastructure. Role requires designing and executing manual and automated test plans, with expertise in HIL/SIL methodologies, multimedia/computer vision/AI technologies, and automotive functional safety.… Candidate should have 10+ years of systems test engineering, test automation (C/C++, Python), and embedded systems experience across Linux, QNX, Android, and kernel/driver domains.
As a Senior SoC Platform Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will lead development, debugging, and customer interactions for platform software drivers and modules targeting next-generation automotive solutions. You'll comprehend software product requirements and their relationships to hardware blocks, delivering embedded software for ARM-based SoCs supporting infotainment, telematics, ADAS, and autonomous driving.… The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, and preferred expertise across Linux kernel, bootloaders, device drivers, SoC architecture, real-time operating systems, multimedia systems, and automotive safety standards (ASPICE, ISO26262, ISO21434).
Staff Product Manager role owning the global ADAS/Autonomous Driving and Infotainment software product roadmap for Qualcomm's SoC platforms. Responsible for defining product strategy from conception through end-of-life, analyzing business opportunities, driving execution, and leading customer engagements.… Requires deep expertise in ADAS/AD software development, platform software (Linux, QNX, BSP), embedded software, middleware, automotive SW development, functional safety, and image/video processing. Will lead engineering discussions at principal-engineer level on BSP, drivers, OS, RTOS, AUTOSAR, ADAS middleware, IVI solutions, AI/ML processing, and functional safety standards, while managing cross-functional stakeholders across product management, engineering, business development, marketing, finance, and sales.
Director/Principal Engineer leading all technical aspects of automotive software programs with OEM customers, including Cockpit (IVI) and ADAS initiatives. Responsibilities span technical leadership of SoC, platform software, tools, and system integration; program execution across concept through SOP and maintenance phases; and serving as the primary technical liaison between customer engineering executives and Qualcomm's internal teams.… The role requires coordinating cross-functional engineering workstreams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security, tools, test), driving resolution of critical technical issues, and translating customer needs into platform requirements and solutions.
System Engineer
ExpiredThis role focuses on software integration, system validation, release quality, and deployment across embedded hardware and software stacks. The engineer will develop Embedded Linux drivers, middleware services for OTA updates and diagnostics, create CI/CD pipelines for embedded builds, automate deployments across HIL and vehicle environments, and design regression tests for firmware and CAN interfaces.… The position requires 3+ years in embedded systems, platform engineering, or DevOps, with hands-on Linux experience, C/C++ proficiency, and expertise in driver development, CAN bus integration, and structured test planning.
As a Platform Software Engineer in Qualcomm's Automotive group, you will design, develop, and validate embedded software, drivers, and firmware for next-generation automotive solutions including infotainment, telematics, and autonomous driving systems. You will lead development and debugging of platform software modules, collaborate with hardware and systems engineers, and interact with automotive customers to deliver requirements-compliant solutions.… The role requires understanding of hardware-software integration across CPU, accelerators, and standard hardware blocks, with expertise in embedded software layers such as boot, drivers, firmware, security, and safety kernels. You will work with automotive industry standards, embedded systems on ARM-based SoCs, and tools such as JTAG debugging and C programming.
Lead ADAS R&D software engineering efforts for autonomous vehicle perception and decision systems at Qualcomm. Design, develop, and optimize embedded software blocks including deep-learning-based camera perception, lidar/radar perception, multi-sensor fusion, object tracking, behavior prediction, trajectory planning, and vehicle control.… Develop efficient middleware for sensor data sharing and SDKs enabling customer proof-of-concepts. Requires Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field plus 7 years of related experience.