Qualcomm Technologies seeks a Principal/Director-level Project Engineer for its Automotive Software Platform team to oversee the lifecycle of automotive software projects from concept to completion, requiring deep expertise in IVI and ADAS domains, extensive experience with programming languages like C/C++, and knowledge of automotive safety standards. The role involves leading technical aspects of business acquisition and delivery execution while representing customer needs internally through strong communication and leadership skills. Key responsibilities include developing a thorough understanding of OEM roadmaps and vehicle architecture, coordinating cross-functional teams without direct authority, and ensuring projects meet quality standards. Candidates must have 15+ years of automotive software experience, proven success in managing complex software projects, and the ability to travel internationally for customer engagements.
Skills
C
C++
QNX
Linux
Android
ISO 26262
ASPICE
ADAS
perception stacks
drive policy
driver monitoring
sensor fusion
AI models
software engineering
project management
compute platform architecture
SoC
GPU
DSP
accelerators
embedded software stacks
middleware
frameworks
toolchains
CI/CD
What you'll do
Lead technical aspects of business acquisition, delivery execution, and post-SOP maintenance for automotive projects.
Develop a deep understanding of OEM roadmaps, vehicle architecture, requirements, and constraints.
Represent customer needs in internal forums to drive alignment across Qualcomm teams.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for SoC, platform software, tools, and system integration topics.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering executives and program leads.
What we're looking for
15+ years of automotive software experience in IVI and ADAS domains.
Extensive background in software engineering with project management and leadership roles.
Strong understanding of automotive safety and quality frameworks (ISO 26262, ASPICE).
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex software projects.
Market check
Salary context
This
$192,600–$289,000
range sits above
73%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$156,160–$260,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$247,875
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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