Join the Core Platform Software Architecture team at Qualcomm as a senior software architect for Automotive SoC products, working in a dynamic and collaborative environment to define cutting-edge system architectures. You will engage with product management, customers, and hardware teams to understand requirements and use cases, evaluate architectural options, and develop comprehensive specifications. Your day-to-day involves systems engineering of complex automotive applications, integrating software and hardware components across various technology domains. Preferred candidates have extensive experience in embedded systems or automotive SoC architecture, knowledge of ARM and RISC-V architectures, Linux kernel development, Zephyr OS, boot software, and PCIe/CXL technologies. This role offers the chance to work on innovative solutions that drive the future of automotive connectivity at a global scale.
Skills
ARM
Linux kernel
Device drivers
Zephyr OS
UEFI
PCIe
CXL
I2C
I3C
SPI
SoC architecture
RISC-V
SMMU
CoreSight
Virtualization
CCA
What you'll do
Define the software and system architecture for Qualcomm's Automotive SoC products.
Collaborate with teams to understand system requirements and use cases for automotive SoCs.
Engage in systems engineering of complex use cases involving multiple technology domains.
Evaluate architectural options and develop detailed architecture proposals and specifications.
Continuously integrate latest innovations from different business units into Automotive SoCs.
What we're looking for
12+ years of experience in architecting complex embedded systems or automotive SoCs.
Proven ability to design hardware/software interfaces and system architecture.
Expertise in multiple domains including ARM architecture, Linux kernel, and device drivers.
Experience with SoC architecture, RISC-V microcontrollers, and Zephyr OS.
Knowledge of boot and UEFI software, PCIe/CXL technology, and serial interface protocols.
Market check
Salary context
This
$192,600–$289,000
range sits above
81%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$137,400–$230,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$160,050–$219,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 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
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$224,400
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