Director of Engineering, Android Platform
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Qualcomm seeks an experienced engineering leader to build, lead, and grow a software development team focused on the Android Platform. This role involves setting engineering strategy, hands-on work with Android and embedded systems, and owning product delivery from architecture to support.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and commercialization of Qualcomm products built on the Android platform.
- Oversee architecture, design, development, and commercialization of Android-based products on the Snapdragon chipset.
- Guide feature design, implementation, debugging, and system integration to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Lead code reviews, regression testing, and issue triage to maintain engineering standards and product quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and project teams to align technical work with product and program goals.
- Write and review technical documentation for software components and features.
- Build, lead, and grow software and firmware engineering teams, and set engineering strategy aligned with business priorities.
- Facilitate smooth collaboration with international teams across different time zones.
Requirements
- 17+ years of experience building and leading software development teams (20+ engineers).
- 17+ years of experience setting engineering strategy and aligning it with business priorities.
- 12+ years of experience in the Android domain.
- Proven track record of building high-performance software for embedded devices.
- Strong hands-on technical skills in Android and embedded systems.
- Strong knowledge of Android Framework constructs, System architecture, and Core building blocks (AIDL/HIDL, Binder, system/vendor services, Java/JNI integration).
- Strong background in Linux OS internals with system-level programming.
- Good understanding of multithreading, concurrency, DMA/ION memory handling, IPC mechanisms (Binder, gRPC), and zero-copy architectures.
- Proven development experience across embedded Linux and Android software stacks.
- End-to-end experience across the full software development lifecycle (architecture, design, implementation, deployment, support).
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field AND 18+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field AND 15+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field AND 13+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience (Minimum).
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience (Minimum).
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience (Minimum).
- 4+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. (Minimum).
Benefits
- Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
- Commitment to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
- Commitment to making the workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Skills
Androidembedded systemsLinuxCC++JavaPythonAIDLHIDLBindergRPC
#Android Platform#Software Engineering#Embedded Systems#Engineering Leadership#Qualcomm
About Qualcomm
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.\n\n
Company
QualcommJob Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Director
Locations
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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