Director / Sr. Director of Engineering for Automotive Linux / Android Automotive OS

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

118d • $207,600 - $311,400

About The Position

We are looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient System Architect to lead the design and integration of Android Open-Source Project (AOSP), Android Automotive OS (AAOS), and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms. This role will be pivotal in shaping next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and SDV architectures, collaborating closely with Google, OEMs, and internal SoC platform teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 9+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of experience in embedded system software design, debugging, and performance analysis
• Deep expertise in Linux kernel and Android system architecture, including kernel subsystems, device drivers, bootloaders, and low-level system services
• Power and memory management, performance tuning, and latency optimization
• Android HAL development, AOSP integration, and system-level debugging
• Strong expertise in Yocto distribution and its layering
• Strong experience with Android Automotive OS, including customization and optimization for automotive platforms
• Integration with vehicle hardware and sensors
• Working knowledge of operating systems and hypervisors: Linux, QNX, and other RTOSs
• Understanding of secure and safe automotive software architecture, including safety subsystems and monitors
• Exposure to automotive software development standards: ASPICE, ISO26262, ISO21434
• Experience working with Automotive Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs is a strong plus
• Experience in commercializing automotive hardware/software platforms is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the development & integration of Linux (Kernel and Yocto Distros) and AAOS on Qualcomm-based platforms
• Collaborate with Software Product Management to create Linux and AAOS technology roadmap and interface with OSVs like Google and others in terms of supporting the corresponding technical features
• Drive OEM requirements elicitation and work closely with internal engineering teams toward delivery of the same
• Be a hands-on technical leader providing guidance to internal Linux and Android technology teams to create standards based scalable software products for Automotive products
• Lead new automotive technologies related to AAOS and Linux around SDV and AIDV

Benefits

• $207,600.00 - $311,400.00 salary range
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing