#Automotive Software Test, Sr.

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 89 days ago $111,300–$166,900 / year
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Qualcomm Technologies is hiring a senior software engineer for its Snapdragon Digital Chassis team, focusing on advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving technologies. This role involves developing and maintaining automated test cases in C/C++ and Python to ensure the reliability of automotive software across Linux, QNX, and Android platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in functional safety testing, software process improvement, and a deep understanding of multimedia, kernel, and device driver domains. Familiarity with HIL and SIL methodologies is preferred, as well as hands-on experience with IVI, ADAS, and AD features including camera, audio, video, graphics, and AI processing. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams globally.

Skills

Linux QNX Android C/C++ Python HIL SIL Multimedia Computer Vision AI Neural Networks AUTOSAR Bug Tracking Test Automation Manual Testing Automated Testing Debugging Software Safety IVI ADAS Autonomous Driving

What you'll do

  • Design and develop automated test cases using C/C++ and Python for software validation.
  • Execute manual and automated test plans to identify and report bugs in automotive systems.
  • Implement HIL and SIL testing methodologies for embedded system verification.
  • Enhance software process improvement by creating efficient test concepts and strategies.
  • Analyze multimedia, CV/AI technologies, and neural networks for automotive applications.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of software development experience in Linux, QNX, Android, multimedia, kernels, and device drivers.
  • Strong automation skills with test case development using C/C++ and Python.
  • Proficient in creating and executing manual and automated test plans and reporting bugs.
  • Experience in automotive domain testing, including IVI, ADAS, and AD features.
  • Familiarity with HIL and SIL test methodologies for embedded systems testing.
  • Knowledge of AUTOSAR fundamentals such as BSD and CDD.

Market check

Salary context

This $111,300–$166,900 range sits above 30% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$133,400–$199,100

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,075–$213,375

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Qualcomm

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Qualcomm currently has 595 open roles on FindRole.

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