Sr. Software Engineer, Automotive

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Systems Engineer, you will research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions that enables the development of cutting-edge technology. Qualcomm Systems Engineers collaborate across functional teams to meet and exceed system-level requirements and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR Master\'s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Job Description

Qualcomm is leveraging its expertise in wireless and computing technologies to drive a major technological revolution in the automotive industry. Having led the way in connected car technologies for over a decade, Qualcomm is now at the forefront of advancements in Automotive Infotainment, Telematics, ADAS/Autonomous Driving, and related technologies. The company is investing in cutting-edge innovations such as 5G, Cellular V2X, Computer Vision, and AI/Deep Learning. Collaborating closely with global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, standards bodies, consortiums, and operators, Qualcomm is pushing the boundaries of automotive technology. The Qualcomm Automotive Team is seeking a platform software engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation automotive solutions.

As a Platform Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in understanding software product requirements, use cases, and applications, and how they integrate with specific hardware blocks or sub-systems. Your responsibilities will include leading the development, debugging, and customer interactions for various platform software drivers and modules. The ultimate goal is to deliver next-generation, best-in-class solutions to automotive customers worldwide.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of software experience in embedded software development for ARM based systems
• Strong skills in C programming, HW debugging with JTAG, OS fundamentals, Analytical and logical reasoning

Preferred qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Exposure to automotive SW development processes and standards (e.g., ASPCE, ISO26262 and ISO21434)
• Knowledge of interaction types between hardware and software for different types of standard hardware blocks, CPU, and accelerators.
• 3+ years of experience in software design and development for software layers found in SoCs (e.g., boot, drivers, embedded firmware, security, safety, kernels (Linux, QNX, SafeRTOS)).

EEO and Accommodations

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$111,300.00 - $166,900.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is only one component of total compensation. Qualcomm offers a discretionary bonus program and potential RSU grants. Benefits details are available from the recruiter.

Contact

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.