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Director of Engineering – Automotive Platform SW joins the Automotive Software Platform team as a technical leader overseeing the entire lifecycle of automotive software projects from concept to production. This individual will coordinate internal engineering teams across hardware, software, systems, safety, and security to meet customer milestones while serving as the primary technical point of contact for SoC, platform software, tools, and system integration. The role involves translating OEM requirements into platform features, managing RFI/RFQ workstreams, and ensuring compliance with automotive safety and quality frameworks like ISO 26262 and ASPICE. Candidates must possess expertise in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in embedded software stacks including QNX, Linux, and Android. The position focuses on solving complex technical challenges within the ADAS, parking, and driver monitoring software domains for automotive systems.
What does a Engineering Director earn?
Median $307000 from 31 postings across 22 companies.
Oversee the entire lifecycle of automotive software projects from initial concept through production and post-SOP maintenance.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for SoC, platform software, tools, and system integration topics with OEM partners.
Translate customer requirements into specific Qualcomm platform features, technical solutions, and product roadmap items.
Coordinate internal cross-functional engineering teams to meet critical project milestones and resolve high-priority technical issues.
Lead technical workstreams for RFIs, RFQs, and advanced engagement discussions with automotive customers.
Represent the "voice of the customer" in internal forums to align product management, sales, and engineering teams.
Identify and mitigate project risks while managing external customer deliverables and expectations.
Mentor and guide cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks and solve complex system problems effectively.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, Master's with 7+ years, or PhD with 6+ years in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 4 years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
Extensive experience in software engineering including project management and leadership roles.
Strong background in automotive systems engineering focusing on compute platform architecture, embedded SW stacks, and AD stack optimizations.
Solid understanding of automotive safety and quality frameworks such as ISO 26262, ASPICE, and cybersecurity standards.
Proven experience as a customer-facing technical leader, such as a chief engineer or system architect.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams within a complex matrix organization.
Willingness to travel to domestic and international sites as needed.