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.
Market check
Salary context
This
$111,300–$166,900
range sits above
30%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$126,500–$198,650
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
569 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$224,400
across 536 roles with salary data.