Automotive Platform Software Engineer (Embedded/Cloud)

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,200 - 141,200; Full time

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.