Director, Automotive Software Platform

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 208,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Director of Engineering for the Automotive Software Platform to oversee end-to-end software programs from concept to SOP and maintenance.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across hardware, software, and system integration, interface with OEM executives, and drive technical strategy, program execution, and customer alignment in a fast-paced, highly visible role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 8+ years in software engineering.
• 4+ years programming with C/C++, Java, Python.
• Experience in automotive software and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as chief technical counterpart to OEM engineering leadership for cockpit and related programs.
• Lead automotive software projects from concept through SOP and maintenance.
• Coordinate internal teams across HW, SW, systems, safety, and tools.
• Represent customer voice in internal reviews and roadmaps.
• Mentor cross-functional Qualcomm teams and manage risk and escalation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

QNX

Linux

Android

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Director of Engineering for the Automotive Software Platform to oversee end-to-end software programs from concept to SOP and maintenance.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across hardware, software, and system integration, interface with OEM executives, and drive technical strategy, program execution, and customer alignment in a fast-paced, highly visible role.