Feature Tuning & Optimization - Engineer Senior

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a Software Engineer for its ADAS software architect team to develop Advanced Driver Assist System features. Ideal candidates will employ strong programming skills in C/C++, and contribute to cutting-edge technologies for autonomous driving.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields, with further qualifications preferred. Experience in ADAS domains is critical, and a service-oriented mindset is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or PhD preferred.
• 2+ years software engineering experience preferred.
• Fluency in English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vehicle data and logs to optimize ADAS features.
• Coordinate with development teams to resolve issues.
• Support integration of features on customer platforms.

Skills

Programming in C/C++

Object-Oriented Design

Feature Development in ADAS

Knowledge of safety standards ISO26262

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field

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

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Gerrit

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

At Qualcomm, we are transforming the automotive industry with our Snapdragon Digital Chassis and building the next generation software defined vehicle (SDV).

Snapdragon Ride is an integral pillar of our Snapdragon Digital Chassis, and since its launch it has gained momentum with a growing number of global automakers and Tier1 suppliers. Snapdragon Ride aims to address the complexity of autonomous driving and ADAS by leveraging its high-performance, power-efficient SoC, industry‑leading artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and pioneering vision and drive policy stack to deliver a comprehensive, cost and energy efficient systems solution.

We are seeking smart, innovative, and motivated individuals to join our ADAS software architect team. This role involves contributing to the development of our Advanced Driver Assist System Platform, which includes the Perception stack, Drive policy, and middleware. Candidates should have strong programming skills in C/C++ and be well‑versed in Object‑Oriented Design patterns. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing and developing ADAS features on the Qualcomm mixed critical Flex platform (Cockpit+ADAS) for a leading Indian car manufacturer, with the opportunity to work on advanced L2+ level ADAS technology.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Feature Tuning & Optimization
  • Analyze vehicle data and logs to understand feature behavior
  • Tune feature parameters to meet safety and performance KPIs
  • Adapt feature performance for customer‑specific use cases and environments
  • Support validation activities and performance improvements across scenarios
• Fault analysis and resolution
  • Investigate issues observed in vehicle testing and customer environments
  • Perform structured root cause analysis across system layers
  • Identify gaps and propose fixes or mitigations
  • Coordinate with core development teams to resolve issues effectively
• Customer & Project Support
  • Support troubleshooting during test events and integration phases
  • Clarify and align on customer requirements and expectations
  • Ensure timely tracking and resolution of customer‑reported issues
• Integration & system understanding
  • Support feature bring‑up and integration on customer platforms
  • Analyze interactions between feature SW, sensors, and vehicle signals
  • Identify integration issues and contribute to system‑level improvements
• Data analysis & KPI tracking
  • Work with large datasets from vehicle testing and simulations
  • Track KPIs and identify trends, regressions, and performance gaps

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 5+ years of experience in Feature Development in the ADAS/AD Area.
• Advanced System and requirement engineering skills, with proven experience in defining solutions on system and SW levels.
• Proven experience in C++ SW development.
• Knowledge about tools like git, Jenkins, and Gerrit.
• Experience in perception, HD maps, or localization is a plus.
• Knowledge about safety standards ISO26262 and SOTIF is a plus.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience with agile methodologies in a cross‑functional team is a plus.
• A mindset of challenging the status quo and finding creative ways to do things.
• Driver licence.
• Previous SW development experience for ADAS domain.
• Service oriented communication (e.g SOME/IP).
• Good knowledge and usage experience of Design patterns.
• Coding Standards (e.g. MISRA for C++).

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.