Lead XR Platform Architect (AR/VR/MR)

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 193.000 - 289.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Principal Engineer, XR Software to drive AR/VR/MR platforms on Snapdragon. You will lead architecture across OS, middleware, and frameworks, coordinating with product, hardware, and software teams to define roadmaps and ensure robust XR experiences.

The role requires deep C++, embedded Linux/Android expertise, and experience with heterogeneous compute (CPUs/GPUs/DSPs). Strong debugging, collaboration, and leadership are essential.

Qualifikationen

• BS/MS/PhD in a related technical field with 8+ years (or 7+/6+ with advanced degrees) of software engineering experience.
• Extensive experience building complex platform software for embedded/heterogeneous systems.
• Strong C++ (modern standards) and cross‑team collaboration skills.
• Experience with Android and/or Linux embedded platforms; good debugging and profiling ability.

Aufgaben

• Lead architecture, design, and development of XR platform software across OS, middleware, and frameworks.
• Define platform requirements and roadmaps with product, hardware, and software teams.
• Analyze AR/VR use cases and HW/SW partitioning for scalable system architectures.
• Translate requirements into implementation specifications and designs.
• Drive trade-offs in performance, latency, power, and user experience.
• Lead debugging, performance optimization, and code reviews across teams.
• Collaborate with CV/ML/graphics and camera experts to deliver XR products.
• Provide technical leadership and influence architecture decisions across multiple groups.

Kenntnisse

Modern C++

System debugging

Embedded Linux

Heterogeneous compute

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

Android

Linux

Jobbeschreibung

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Principal Engineer, XR Software to drive AR/VR/MR platforms on Snapdragon. You will lead architecture across OS, middleware, and frameworks, coordinating with product, hardware, and software teams to define roadmaps and ensure robust XR experiences.

The role requires deep C++, embedded Linux/Android expertise, and experience with heterogeneous compute (CPUs/GPUs/DSPs). Strong debugging, collaboration, and leadership are essential.