Qualcomm · 1 week ago
Director / Sr. Director of Engineering for Automotive Linux / Android Automotive OS
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$208K/yr - $311K/yr
8+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Platform Software Architect to lead the design and integration of Automotive Linux platforms for next-generation Automotive SoCs. This role is pivotal in shaping next-generation AIDV/SDV architectures and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to define requirements and system architecture.
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Responsibilities
Architect scalable, standards-compliant Automotive Linux platforms using Yocto and industry-standard components
Lead Safe Linux solution architectures working closely with internal safety leads and OSV
Lead Qualcomm's Safe Gunyah hypervisor architecture for automotive applications
Work with Software Product Management to shape the Linux platform technology roadmap
Collaborate with OEMs and Platform Solution Architects to define requirements and system architecture
Provide technical and architectural support to the Linux Platform Engineering team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 9+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Preferred
15+ years of automotive system software engineering experience
15+ years of experience in embedded system software design, debugging, and performance analysis
Deep expertise in Linux kernel architecture, including kernel subsystems, device drivers, bootloaders, and low-level system services
Deep expertise in functionally safe Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors
Strong hands on experience in Yocto distribution and its layering proficient enough to guide internal engineering leads to the right scalable and modular technical solution
Working knowledge of other operating systems and hypervisors like QNX, Zephyr, Safe RTOS etc
Understanding of secure and safe automotive software architecture, including safety subsystems and monitors
Exposure to automotive software development standards: ASPICE, ISO26262, ISO21434
Experience working with Automotive Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs is a strong plus
Experience in commercializing automotive hardware/software platforms is highly desirable
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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