Director of Engineering, Automotive Software

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$207,600–$311,400 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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TL;DR · Director of Engineering, Automotive Software

The Director of Engineering – Automotive Software joins the Automotive Software Platform team to oversee the entire lifecycle of automotive software projects from concept to completion. This role involves analyzing project requirements, preparing schedules, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery. You will act as the chief technical counterpart to OEM engineering leadership for Cockpit and ADAS programs, managing deliverables for SoCs, platform software, and system integration. Key responsibilities include translating customer needs into platform requirements, leading technical workstreams for RFIs/RFQs, and managing risks across development and maintenance phases. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in embedded software stacks like QNX, Linux, or Android, and knowledge of automotive safety frameworks like ISO 26262 and ASPICE.

What you'll do

  • Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of automotive software projects from conception to completion.
  • Act as the chief technical counterpart to the OEM’s engineering leadership for Cockpit and ADAS programs.
  • Translate customer needs into Qualcomm platform requirements, features, and technical solution proposals.
  • Coordinate internal engineering teams across HW, SW, systems, and safety to meet customer milestones.
  • Drive resolution of critical technical issues and manage escalations to both customers and internal management.
  • Represent the customer’s priorities and constraints in internal roadmap discussions and management meetings.
  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks while monitoring progress against project schedules.
  • Mentor cross-functional teams to prioritize and solve complex system issues effectively.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • 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 (preferred).
  • Strong background in automotive systems engineering, compute platform architecture, and embedded SW stacks (preferred).
  • Solid understanding of automotive safety and quality frameworks like ISO 26262 and ASPICE (preferred).
  • Proven experience as a customer-facing technical leader and ability to lead cross-functional teams (preferred).

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