Senior Android Automotive Platform Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a senior automotive software engineer with 5+ years of Android Automotive focus to design, develop, and validate software for next‑gen vehicle experiences.

You will debug SIT issues across Android, Linux, QNX, and embedded layers, collaborating with platform, UX, and partner teams to deliver demos and customer showcases. You will work hands-on on SIT activities, triage complex issues, and ensure reliable demonstrations on concept vehicles and automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in Android, Android Automotive, embedded systems, or automotive software platforms.
• Strong understanding of Android framework, IPC, permissions, and lifecycle.
• Experience with Linux and QNX operating systems, embedded software environments, and cross‑platform workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, validate, and debug Android and automotive software for platform experiences.
• Develop and integrate features for concept vehicle demonstrations and trade show experiences.
• Perform SIT-level debugging by analyzing logs, traces, and crashes across software layers.
• Drive root-cause analysis for complex integration problems across Android, middleware, and hardware interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, estimate work, and deliver high-quality software.

Skills

Android Automotive

Linux

QNX

C/C++

Java/Kotlin

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree

PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

QNX

Linux

Android

Git

CI/CD

Build systems

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a senior automotive software engineer with 5+ years of Android Automotive focus to design, develop, and validate software for next‑gen vehicle experiences.

You will debug SIT issues across Android, Linux, QNX, and embedded layers, collaborating with platform, UX, and partner teams to deliver demos and customer showcases. You will work hands-on on SIT activities, triage complex issues, and ensure reliable demonstrations on concept vehicles and automotive