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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 21 days ago
Closes: Nov 23, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Join Qualcomm Technologies' Automotive Software Platform team as an Embedded Software Development Engineer and play a pivotal role in designing the BSP for hypervisor-based infotainment and ADAS systems. You will develop firmware and drivers for cutting-edge Qualcomm automotive chipsets, working closely with hardware and architecture teams to optimize software performance and power efficiency. Your daily tasks include pre-silicon and post-silicon environment work on high-performance driver development, system optimization, and collaboration with global engineering teams. Ideal candidates have a background in embedded operating systems like Linux or QNX, proficiency in C and assembly languages, and experience in low-level hardware-software integration. Familiarity with virtualization technologies, ARMV8 platform development, ISO26262/functional safety standards, and automotive industry partnerships is beneficial.

Skills

Linux QNX C Assembly ARMV8 Virtualization ISO26262 ASPICE Embedded Systems BSP Drivers Performance Optimization Profiling Low-Level Hardware-Software Integration Collaboration Tools Version Control Systems Debugging Tools

What you'll do

Design and implement firmware for BSP in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.
Develop high-performance drivers to maximize the capabilities of Qualcomm CPUs.
Optimize system performance to achieve low latency and power efficiency.
Write standards-compliant software for embedded operating systems like Linux or QNX.
Debug and review code to ensure comprehensive understanding and resolution of issues.
Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate software effectively on ARMV8 platforms.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of Software Engineering experience.
Proven ability to write standards-compliant software and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
Experience developing firmware and drivers for embedded operating systems like Linux and QNX.
Proficiency in C and assembly languages, with a focus on low-level hardware-software integration.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse engineering teams.
Understanding of OS internals, storage, peripherals, and experience in optimizing software performance.

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