iso-26262 jobs in San Diego

Senior software engineer role developing ADAS and autonomous driving software for Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride platform. Responsibilities include designing sensor data acquisition systems (IMU, GPS, camera, radar, LiDAR), ensuring sensor synchronization, system-level benchmarking, and collaborating with vehicle integration teams.…See more Requires strong C++/C and Python proficiency, embedded systems experience, and expertise in safety-critical software development (ISO 26262, ASIL, ASPICE).

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.…See more 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.

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).…See more 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).

Staff Machine Learning Engineer to drive AI/ML-based automation across Qualcomm's Automotive SoC Cybersecurity and Safety engineering. The role focuses on building intelligent, scalable solutions using LLMs, GenAI, and agentic AI systems to streamline cybersecurity workflows, functional safety processes, and silicon verification.…See more Responsibilities include designing end-to-end ML pipelines, developing document-understanding and review-automation systems, and applying AI to security analysis and compliance monitoring across the product development lifecycle. Required: strong ML/AI background, Python or C++ proficiency, production ML experience; preferred: knowledge of automotive standards (ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 26262), hardware security, or RTL/verification workflows.

Senior Firmware Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing low-level embedded C++ software for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads. The role involves porting frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, creating BSPs and HALs, designing peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless protocols), and conducting safety-critical testing including MISRA C compliance.…See more Requires 5+ years of embedded systems experience, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, Python/Bash scripting, and ability to diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems.

Senior embedded software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software for safety-critical systems. The role involves preparing design specifications, conducting module and integration testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation, performing code reviews, and mentoring junior staff.…See more Requires 10+ years of embedded software development experience in C, proficiency with development tools (GitLab, Jira, LDRA, Arm Development Studio, Visual Studio, GDB), and demonstrated expertise in safety-critical environments (DO-178, ISO 26262). Will collaborate with customers and engineering teams, with occasional onsite presence required in Wilmington, NC.

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.…See more 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.

Lead AI software strategy and architecture for Qualcomm's automotive platform, directing deployment of computer vision, perception systems, LLMs, and generative AI workloads. Drive architectural decisions across multiple products and customer programs while mentoring cross-functional teams.…See more Ensure solutions meet automotive safety, performance, and reliability standards. Requires 8+ years of software/systems engineering experience with deep expertise in AI/ML, C/C++, and automotive software environments.

Principal Software Engineer leading AI software strategy and architecture for Qualcomm's automotive platform. Responsibilities include architecting and deploying advanced AI workloads (computer vision, LLMs, multimodal models, generative AI) on automotive systems, driving cross-functional technical decisions across AI, automotive engineering, and platform teams, mentoring engineers organization-wide, and ensuring solutions meet automotive safety, performance, and reliability requirements.…See more Requires 8+ years of software/systems engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree); preferred qualifications include 15+ years in AI/ML, embedded systems, or automotive software, expert C/C++ proficiency, and demonstrated experience with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE), edge AI inference, and Qualcomm AI frameworks.

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.

Qualcomm seeks a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to design and deploy AI/ML-based automation solutions for automotive cybersecurity and functional safety engineering workflows. The role involves building intelligent systems for document understanding, compliance automation, and engineering productivity, leveraging LLMs, GenAI, and agentic AI frameworks.…See more You will develop scalable end-to-end automation pipelines, contribute to knowledge systems and RAG platforms, and apply ML to security analysis and process optimization across the full product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of ML/AI experience, strong programming skills in Python or C++, and familiarity with automotive cybersecurity standards such as ISO/SAE 21434.

Embedded software engineer role focused on designing, developing, and testing real-time embedded C/C++ code for Battery Management Systems (BMS) in autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include implementing safety algorithms, cell balancing and charging control logic, thermal management, hardware bring-up, and low-level vehicle controls.…See more The role requires 8+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems, microcontroller programming (ARM, PowerPC), hardware debugging, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN). Cross-functional collaboration with vehicle, systems, controls, and validation engineers is essential to ensure safe and reliable autonomous vehicle operation.

Senior software engineer developing embedded real-time operating systems (QuRT OS, Zephyr) for high-performance microprocessors. Independently designs, develops, and tests well-defined blocks and complex features while meeting quality, functionality, power, and performance standards.…See more Requires 2+ years of microprocessor design experience, proficiency in C/C++ or Python, and knowledge of embedded systems and computer architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design reviews, troubleshoot multi-system issues, and stay current with industry trends in DSP, machine learning, and modem technologies.

Design, develop, and test embedded software for Zoox's autonomous vehicle charging and power systems, including real-time control of electro-mechanical components, supplier system integration, and cross-functional validation. The role requires 4+ years of embedded software experience with strong C/C++ proficiency, microcontroller/microprocessor expertise (ARM, PowerPC), and knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN).…See more You will contribute across the full development cycle—from prototyping and requirements capture through implementation and validation—and collaborate with vehicle, controls, and validation engineers.

This 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.…See more 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.

Develop and optimize low-level embedded firmware in C++ for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads, focusing on performance, reliability, and safety-critical applications. Port frameworks and applications to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages (BSPs), adapt Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs), and develop peripheral drivers for interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and ADC.…See more Conduct unit and integration testing including fault injection and MISRA C compliance checks, diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and collaborate with hardware teams to validate firmware incorporating secure boot, watchdogs, and fault-tolerant designs. Requires 5+ years embedded systems development, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, and expertise in Python, Bash, Shell, and C/C++.

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.…See more 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.