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Automotive Demo Platform - Sr. Staff Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems · Mobile App Dev

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In short

Qualcomm is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Staff Engineer to lead the design and delivery of automotive software systems, focusing on Infotainment, Telematics, and ADAS. The role requires strong expertise in software architecture, embedded development on Android, Linux, or QNX, and leading global engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a focused engineering team of software developers and testers around automotive Infotainment, Telematics and ADAS domain.
  • Be responsible for the entire prototype vehicle software system.
  • Travel internationally on short notice.
  • Ride in cars as and when needed, for testing, data collection and other similar needs.
  • Support periods of elevated workload during critical program phases, particularly from October through December each year.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with 15+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing software modules within modern automotive software stacks on one or more of the following operating systems: Android, Linux, or QNX.
  • 5+ years of experience in Android application development, with a strong understanding of Android Automotive OS.
  • 3+ years of experience leading global engineering teams and overseeing day-to-day team activities.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: MQTT, DDS, SOME/IP, FlatBuffers, or Protocol Buffers.
  • Experience developing non-cloud agentic AI solutions using technologies such as LLMs, A2A, A2UI, and MCP servers.
  • Proven experience in software system design and development using tools such as Git, Perforce, Android Studio, Visual Studio Code, and platform build systems.
  • Experience analyzing architectural capabilities to solve system design challenges such as multi-OS virtualization and multi-domain boot architecture.
  • Experience with both bottom-up and top-down design approaches based on end-to-end requirements analysis.
  • Strong programming and debugging skills in C/C++, Java, JNI, Kotlin, and Python, with a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
  • Exceptional professional written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with team members, Qualcomm employees, and global partners, including teams in Germany, India, China, and Japan.
  • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and position equipment or vehicle components weighing up to 20 pounds over short distances.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience building hardware systems or prototype vehicles is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

San Diego, United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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