Engineer, Principal

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group, Software Engineering

At Qualcomm, you will join a global leader in semiconductor technology and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of connectivity and make a positive impact on the world. Our learning and development programs, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates your achievements and supports your growth will help you thrive.

The Core Platform Software Architecture team at Qualcomm is seeking a talented software architect for our Automotive SoC products. You will be immersed in a highly interactive and dynamic environment, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to architect cutting‑edge Automotive SoC products.

• Define the software and system architecture for Qualcomm's Automotive SoC products.
• Collaborate with product management, customers and hardware architecture teams to understand system requirements and use cases.
• Engage in systems engineering of complex use cases involving software and hardware components across multiple technology domains.
• Evaluate architectural options and trade‑offs and develop architecture proposals and specifications.
• Continuously review and apply the latest innovations from different business units within Qualcomm to the Automotive SoCs.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 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 languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 12+ years of experience in architecting complex embedded systems or automotive SoC software/systems.
• Experience in designing hardware/software interfaces and system design.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with various functional organizations distributed globally across multiple sites.
• Knowledge and experience in SoC architecture, ARM architecture (including SMMU, Core Sight, virtualization, CCA), RISC‑V microcontrollers, Linux kernel and device drivers, Zephyr OS, boot and UEFI software, PCIe/CXL technology and software stack, serial interfaces like I2C/I3C/SPI.

Pay range: $ - $
In addition to salary, Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. The benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.