automotive-systems jobs in San Diego

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.…See more 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).

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.…See more 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.