Qualcomm · 1 week ago
Sr. Staff/Principal Engineer, Lead Automotive SoC Stability Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $289K/yr
6+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that drives digital transformation to create a smarter, connected future. The Lead Automotive SoC Stability Engineer will oversee the stability, reliability, and performance of the Linux and QNX operating system software on Snapdragon automotive chipsets, leveraging advanced technical expertise and leadership skills.
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Responsibilities
Ensure the stability and reliability of Snapdragon automotive platforms (IVI, ADAS) running Linux/QNX/Android
Optimize the system for robustness by analyzing and tuning the kernel, drivers, middleware, and applications for specific use cases
Act as the final point of escalation for stability issues identified during development, testing, and field deployment
Utilize advanced debugging tools and methodologies to pinpoint the root cause of complex problems
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including HW engineers, firmware developers, and application software teams, for fast incident response to critical issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Preferred
10+ years of experience in embedded systems, automotive software, Linux/QNX/Android platform development
A deep understanding of SoC architecture, including CPU cores, peripherals, trade-offs in performance vs low-power design
In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel, device drivers, and advanced troubleshooting with hypervisors
Strong understanding of embedded Linux build systems like Yocto
Deep expertise in security features like verified boot and trusted execution environments
Proven track record leading Linux/QNX product launches triaging critical system robustness issues under tight deadlines
Deep understanding of Clocks, PLLs, GPIO, Interrupt Controllers (GIC), Peripherals (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN/Ethernet/Clock/etc)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical issues and report on project status to both technical and executive stakeholders
Ability to guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
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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