Automotive Experience Platform Engineer - Prototype & Demo

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

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.