Staff Automotive Software Test

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$130,600–$195,800 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 23, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $163k
$119k most similar roles pay here $235k

This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $145,750–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Staff Automotive Software Test

As an Automotive Software Test, Staff member within the Systems Test Engineering group, you will contribute to the development of cloud-connected platforms for telematics, digital cockpits, and driver assistance systems. You will be responsible for creating and executing manual and automated test plans, designing test cases, reporting bugs, and improving software processes in a fast-paced environment. The role involves testing embedded systems using HIL and SIL methodologies while addressing challenges in IVI, ADAS, and autonomous driving features. You will work with technologies including Linux, QNX, Android, Multimedia, Kernels, and device drivers. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++ and Python for automation, knowledge of AUTOSAR fundamentals, and experience with neural networks, computer vision, and AI processing to ensure functional safety and reliability within the automotive electronic systems domain.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute manual and automated test plans for automotive systems.
  • Design and develop automated test cases using C/C++ and Python.
  • Perform testing on embedded systems using HIL (Hardware in Loop) and SIL (Software in Loop) methodologies.
  • Validate multimedia, computer vision, and AI technologies including camera, audio, video, and neural networks.
  • Debug software issues and report bugs across Linux, QNX, and Android platforms.
  • Ensure automotive software functional safety and compliance with AUTOSAR fundamentals.
  • Improve software processes and test concepts for IVI, ADAS, and autonomous driving features.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
  • Experience in automotive domain testing including IVI, ADAS, and AD features.
  • Experience with HIL (Hardware in Loop) and SIL (Software in Loop) test methodologies for embedded systems.
  • Experience with Multimedia, CV, AI technologies, neural networks, and AI processing.
  • Knowledge of AUTOSAR Fundamentals such as BSD and CDD.
  • 6+ years of experience in SW development, planning, and validation in Linux, QNX, Android, and device driver domains.
  • 6+ years of automation experience with test case development using C/C++ and Python.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills to create and execute manual and automated test plans.

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