Sr. Platform Software Engineer, Automotive

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

99d • $111,300 - $166,900

About The Position

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces. Qualcomm is leveraging its expertise in wireless and computing technologies to drive a major technological revolution in the automotive industry. Having led the way in connected car technologies for over a decade, Qualcomm is now at the forefront of advancements in Automotive Infotainment, Telematics, ADAS/Autonomous Driving, and related technologies. The company is investing in cutting-edge innovations such as 5G, Cellular V2X, Computer Vision, and AI/Deep Learning. Collaborating closely with global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, standards bodies, consortiums, and operators, Qualcomm is pushing the boundaries of automotive technology. The Qualcomm Automotive Team is seeking a platform software engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation automotive solutions. As a Platform Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in understanding software product requirements, use cases, and applications, and how they integrate with specific hardware blocks or sub-systems. Your responsibilities will include leading the development, debugging, and customer interactions for various platform software drivers and modules. The ultimate goal is to deliver next-generation, best-in-class solutions to automotive customers worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python.
• 2+ years of software experience in embedded software development for ARM based systems.
• Strong skills in C programming, HW debugging with JTAG, OS fundamentals, Analytical and logical reasoning.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Exposure to automotive SW development processes and standards (e.g., ASPCE, ISO26262 and ISO21434).
• Knowledge of interaction types between hardware and software for different types of standard hardware blocks, CPU, and accelerators.
• 3+ years of experience in software design and development for software layers found in SoCs (e.g., boot, drivers, embedded firmware, security, safety, kernels (Linux, QNX, SafeRTOS)).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams.
• Lead the development, debugging, and customer interactions for various platform software drivers and modules.
• Understand software product requirements, use cases, and applications.
• Integrate software with specific hardware blocks or sub-systems.

Benefits

• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree