Automotive Software Architect & Tech Lead

Nutanix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced engineering lead to design and deliver automotive software systems.

The role requires broad expertise in software architecture and embedded development across infotainment, Telematics, and ADAS, with strong communication, planning, and execution skills. You will lead a global team, collaborate with internal and external partners across Germany, India, China, and Japan, and ensure on-time delivery of prototype vehicle software.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in automotive software design and development.
• 5+ years Android app development, with Android Automotive OS.
• 3+ years leading global engineering teams.
• Hands-on with MQTT, DDS, SOME/IP, FlatBuffers, or Protocol Buffers.
• Strong C/C++, Java, JNI, Kotlin, Python fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a focused software engineering team in Infotainment, Telematics and ADAS.
• Own the prototype vehicle software system end-to-end.
• Collaborate across Qualcomm and external teams to gather requirements.
• Debug across multi-layered systems from framework to hardware.
• Travel internationally on short notice; support peak workloads.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

JNI

Kotlin

Debugging

Android Automotive OS

MQTT

DDS

SOME/IP

FlatBuffers

Protocol Buffers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

PhD in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Git

Perforce

Android Studio

Visual Studio Code

Build systems

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced engineering lead to design and deliver automotive software systems.

The role requires broad expertise in software architecture and embedded development across infotainment, Telematics, and ADAS, with strong communication, planning, and execution skills. You will lead a global team, collaborate with internal and external partners across Germany, India, China, and Japan, and ensure on-time delivery of prototype vehicle software.