Automotive - Platform Software Sr. Staff Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $162,600–$244,000 / yr
Posted: 50 days ago
Closes: Oct 24, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Automotive - Platform Software Sr. Staff Engineer

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Qualcomm Technologies is seeking a senior SoC platform software engineer to join its innovative Automotive Team, driving advancements in automotive infotainment, telematics, and ADAS technologies. In this role, you will lead the development and debugging of critical platform software drivers and modules, ensuring seamless integration with hardware components such as ARM-based systems, Linux kernel, QNX, and various multimedia subsystems. You will work closely with global automakers to deliver cutting-edge solutions that leverage 5G, Cellular V2X, and AI/Deep Learning technologies. The ideal candidate has a master's degree or higher in a relevant field, at least eight years of experience in embedded software development, and expertise in areas like SoC architecture, security, virtualization, and performance analysis. Familiarity with automotive standards such as ASPICE, ISO26262, and ISO21434 is highly desirable.

Skills

Linux QNX RTOS ARM SoC architecture Security Virtualization Hypervisors Low-power management Performance analysis Multimedia systems Device drivers C PCIe Ethernet Storage DDR I2C SPI ASPICE ISO26262 ISO21434 BIST Voltage monitoring Clock monitoring Failure mode analysis

What you'll do

Lead the development and debugging of platform software drivers and modules for automotive solutions.
Understand and translate software product requirements into technical specifications for hardware integration.
Collaborate with global automakers to deliver next-generation automotive technology solutions.
Engage in customer interactions, providing support and resolving issues related to platform software.
Utilize expertise in Linux kernel, QNX Kernel, or other relevant operating systems for SoC development.
Implement security features and manage low-power frameworks within the context of ARM-based SoCs.
Apply knowledge of automotive SW development processes and standards (e.g., ASPICE, ISO26262).

What we're looking for

8+ years of embedded software development experience for ARM-based systems.
Strong hands-on expertise in Linux kernel, QNX Kernel, and Safe/Free RTOS.
Experience with SoC architecture, security, virtualization, low-power management, and performance analysis.
Proficiency in C programming, device drivers, and SoC hardware debugging.
Knowledge of automotive software development processes and safety standards (ASPICE, ISO26262).
Understanding of interactions between hardware blocks, CPUs, and accelerators.

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