#Automotive Experience Platform - Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer for the Automotive Experience Platform.

You will contribute to design, development, and integration of embedded and Android software, supporting rapid prototyping and demo readiness across diverse platforms. The role requires hands-on, adaptable candidates with strong C/C++, Java, Kotlin, or Python skills, and familiarity with Android, Linux, Windows, or QNX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals in C/C++, Java, Kotlin, or Python.
• Familiarity with Android, Linux, Windows, or QNX operating systems.
• Understanding of basic software design, development, debugging, testing, and integration practices.
• Familiarity with source version control, issue tracking, and collaborative software development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, modification, validation, and debugging of embedded, Android, edge, and utility software applications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Implement and integrate software features that support automotive concept demonstrations, prototype experiences, and customer or trade show showcases.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements, clarify technical expectations, and select appropriate implementation approaches for assigned tasks.
• Support coding, unit testing, debugging, issue resolution, and integration activities to help ensure project deliverables meet specifications and schedules.
• Use software tools and debugging techniques to analyze system behavior, identify issues, improve quality, and support performance optimization.
• Collaborate with team members, platform owners, UI/UX teams, and partner teams to complete assigned work and support demo readiness.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for software features, integration steps, issues, and validation results.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Kotlin

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Android OS

Linux

Windows

QNX

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

• This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.***

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what is possible to enable next-generation experiences and drive digital transformation toward a smarter, more connected future. The Automotive Experience Platform team within Qualcomm’s automotive business unit builds solutions that showcase future technologies in the automotive industry. The team highlights upcoming automotive technologies from Qualcomm and its partners at global trade shows and in private demonstrations for key industry stakeholders.

As a Software Engineer on the Automotive Experience Platform team, you will contribute to the design, development, modification, validation, and integration of software applications, embedded software, and specialized utility programs that demonstrate future automotive concepts. You will work closely with engineers and cross-functional teams across Qualcomm and partner organizations to support rapid prototyping, demo readiness, and software integration across diverse platforms. This role is well suited for someone who is hands-on, curious, adaptable, and comfortable learning quickly in a fast-paced concept-showcase environment.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Strong programming fundamentals in languages such as C/C++, Java, Kotlin, or Python.
• Familiarity with Android, Linux, Windows, or QNX operating systems.
• Understanding of basic software design, development, debugging, testing, and integration practices.
• Familiarity with source version control, issue tracking, and collaborative software development workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
• Experience with embedded software debugging tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with automotive, IoT, Qt, or user experience technologies is a plus.
• Interest in using AI-assisted tools as part of the software development life cycle is a plus.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, modification, validation, and debugging of embedded, Android, edge, and utility software applications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Implement and integrate software features that support automotive concept demonstrations, prototype experiences, and customer or trade show showcases.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements, clarify technical expectations, and select appropriate implementation approaches for assigned tasks.
• Support coding, unit testing, debugging, issue resolution, and integration activities to help ensure project deliverables meet specifications and schedules.
• Use software tools and debugging techniques to analyze system behavior, identify issues, improve quality, and support performance optimization.
• Collaborate with team members, platform owners, UI/UX teams, and partner teams to complete assigned work and support demo readiness.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for software features, integration steps, issues, and validation results.

A successful candidate will be curious, hands-on, adaptable, and eager to learn across multiple software platforms and automotive technologies. The candidate should be able to debug systematically, communicate clearly, work well with cross-functional teams, and contribute to high-visibility prototype and demonstration software in a fast-paced environment.

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$99,500.00 - $149,300.00

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. Even more importantly, please note that 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 (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer –.