Qualcomm · 6 hours ago
Staff SW Engineer Motion Planning
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $202K/yr
4+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading company in the technology sector, and they are seeking a Staff SW Engineer for Motion Planning. The role involves designing, developing, and validating embedded and cloud edge software for next-generation automated driving systems, working with a cross-functional team to ensure quality and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Leverages advanced Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs
Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency
Designs and implements software modules for large-scale products and systems
Participates in and leads design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules
Performs complex code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code
Collaborates with individuals outside the software function (e.g., Hardware, Systems, and Test engineers) to ensure solutions work with other components of a specific project
Writes detailed technical documentation for complex Software projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Preferred
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in computer science, robotics, or similar
Strong background and working experience with Trajectory Optimization (Multi-objective optimization, MPC, LQR, NLP, QP, etc.)
Experience with Decision Making for robotics
Advanced C++, version control
Software Engineering expertise
Test-driven development experience
Background in AD/ADAS feature or system development
Path finding expertise
Experience with robust software design for safety-critical systems
Experience with embedded systems
Familiarity with dependability (FUSA/SOTIF)
Familiarity with Automotive SW standards (AUTOSAR, MISRA)
Experience in Requirements Engineering
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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