Automotive Platform Software Engineer (Embedded/Cloud)

Qualcomm

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 94,200 - 141,200

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Platform Software Engineer for automotive applications in San Diego, CA. You will design, develop, validate embedded and cloud edge software, drivers and modules that power next-generation infotainment, telematics, and ADAS systems.

The role involves leading development, debugging, and customer interactions, ensuring software integrates smoothly with hardware blocks and subsystems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, or related field.
  • Master’s degree in electrical/electronics, computer engineering, or computer science preferred.
  • Automotive software development process exposure (ASPICE, ISO26262, ISO21434).
  • Knowledge of hardware–software interaction in SoCs, CPUs and accelerators.
  • Experience in boot, drivers, embedded firmware, security, and kernels (Linux, QNX, SafeRTOS).
  • C programming, HW debugging with JTAG, OS fundamentals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development, debugging, and customer interactions for platform software drivers and modules.
  • Translate software requirements into reliable hardware–software interfaces.
  • Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test teams to deliver automotive software solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Master's degree preferred in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

JTAG

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Platform Software Engineer for automotive applications in San Diego, CA. You will design, develop, validate embedded and cloud edge software, drivers and modules that power next-generation infotainment, telematics, and ADAS systems.

The role involves leading development, debugging, and customer interactions, ensuring software integrates smoothly with hardware blocks and subsystems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

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