Systems HW Applications Engineer, Senior Staff

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

In short

The Senior Staff Systems HW Applications Engineer will ensure successful adoption and integration of Qualcomm SoC solutions into next-generation automotive systems. Responsibilities include developing technical collateral, leading architecture and design reviews, analyzing system-level issues, and serving as a key technical interface between customers and Qualcomm engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Enable successful adoption and integration of Qualcomm SoC and platform solutions into next-generation Automotive IVI, Digital Cockpit, ADAS, and Autonomous Driving systems.
Develop and maintain high-quality technical collateral including application notes, hardware design guidelines, safety concept documentation, platform integration guides, reference schematics, debug methodologies, and training materials.
Lead system architecture reviews and hardware design reviews, evaluate customer implementations, and provide expert technical guidance on Qualcomm solutions.
Analyze complex system-level issues, drive root cause investigations across hardware and software domains, optimize platform performance, and deliver timely technical responses to customer inquiries and escalations.
Serve as a key technical interface between customers and Qualcomm engineering teams, driving issue resolution, risk mitigation, and program execution.
Coordinate activities across multiple global teams to ensure alignment on technical deliverables and program milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Deep understanding of SoC architectures, high-speed interfaces, power management, functional safety, signal integrity, memory subsystems, display/camera technologies, networking, and embedded software interactions.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience working in Automotive hardware and software domains, including collaboration with architecture, system, validation, safety, BSP, middleware, and application teams, is highly desirable.
Experience supporting customer engagements, product commercialization, design troubleshooting, and production launches in automotive environments will be a significant advantage.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Hardware EngineeringSoCFunctional SafetySignal IntegrityEmbedded Software

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