As an Embedded Software Development Engineer on Qualcomm’s Automotive Software Platform team, you will play a pivotal role in designing the Board Support Package (BSP) for hypervisor-based infotainment and ADAS systems, working closely with hardware and architecture teams to develop firmware and drivers for cutting-edge Qualcomm automotive chipsets. Your daily tasks will include firmware design and verification in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments, developing high-performance drivers, optimizing system performance, and collaborating across diverse engineering teams globally. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of experience, strong skills in C and assembly languages, and familiarity with embedded operating systems like Linux or QNX. Experience with ARMV8 platforms, virtualization technologies, ISO26262/functional safety standards, and automotive industry partnerships is highly valued as you contribute to the commercialization of advanced automotive hardware and software solutions at scale.
Skills
Linux
QNX
C
Assembly
ARMV8
Virtualization
ISO26262
ASPICE
Embedded Systems
Low-Level Hardware-Software Integration
BSP
Drivers
Performance Optimization
Profiling
Collaboration 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 with a focus on analytical problem-solving.
Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate software effectively with hardware.
Debug and refine code in C and assembly languages for embedded systems.
Review technical details thoroughly to resolve complex issues efficiently.
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 debug C and assembly languages.
Experience developing firmware and drivers for embedded operating systems like Linux and QNX.
Strong understanding of OS internals, storage, peripherals, and low-level hardware-software integration.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to optimize system performance for power efficiency.
Market check
Salary context
This
$94,200–$141,200
range sits above
18%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,250–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$183,650
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 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.
Qualcomm currently has
595 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 540 roles with salary data.
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
C
Linux Kernel
ARM CoreSight
Windows OS
Visual Studio
LLVM
Python
Perl
Assembly
C++
ETM
CPU Architecture
Memory Bus Architecture
Interprocessor Communications
Reset Controller Hardware
Crash Debug Sequence
Security Architecture
Windows Performance Analyzer
Compiler Technology
JIT Technologies