JobsUSASr. Staff/Principal Engineer, Lead Automotive SoC Stability Engineer
Company : Qualcomm
Location : San Diego, CA, 92189
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software 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 Lead Automotive SoC stability engineer, you will bring a blend of advanced technical expertise in the Linux/QNX kernel and SoC architecture, combined with strong leadership and project management skills to oversee the stability, reliability, and performance of the Linux and QNX operating system software on Snapdragon automotive Chipsets.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the stability and reliability of Snapdragon automotive platforms (IVI, ADAS) running Linux/QNX/Android
- Optimize the system for robustness by analyzing and tuning the kernel, drivers, middleware, and applications for specific use cases
- Act as the final point of escalation for stability issues identified during development, testing, and field deployment
- Utilize advanced debugging tools and methodologies to pinpoint the root cause of complex problems
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including HW engineers, firmware developers, and application software teams, for fast incident response to critical issues
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
- OR Master\'s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
- OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
- 4+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in embedded systems, automotive software, Linux/QNX/Android platform development
- A deep understanding of SoC architecture, including CPU cores, peripherals, trade-offs in performance vs low-power design
- In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel, device drivers, and advanced troubleshooting with hypervisors
- Strong understanding of embedded Linux build systems like Yocto
- Deep expertise in security features like verified boot and trusted execution environments
- Proven track record leading Linux/QNX product launches triaging critical system robustness issues under tight deadlines
- Deep understanding of Clocks, PLLs, GPIO, Interrupt Controllers (GIC), Peripherals (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN/Ethernet/Clock/etc)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical issues and report on project status to both technical and executive stakeholders
- Ability to guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer : 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 participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Pay range and other compensation & benefits : $192,600.00 - $289,000.00
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 at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. Our benefits package supports your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter can discuss details about Qualcomm benefits.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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