Automotive - Platform Software Sr. Staff Engineer
Qualcomm · San Diego, CA
About this role
Qualcomm is hiring a senior-level Platform Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Diego, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, C, Computer Vision. Compensation is listed at $162,600–$244,000 per year.
- Role
- Platform Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
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Job description
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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
## Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
Qualcomm is leveraging its expertise in wireless and computing technologies to drive a major technological revolution in the automotive industry. Having led the way in connected car technologies for over a decade, Qualcomm is now at the forefront of advancements in Automotive Infotainment, Telematics, ADAS/Autonomous Driving, and related technologies. The company is investing in cutting-edge innovations such as 5G, Cellular V2X, Computer Vision, and AI/Deep Learning. Collaborating closely with global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, standards bodies, consortiums, and operators, Qualcomm is pushing the boundaries of automotive technology. The Qualcomm Automotive Team is seeking a senior SoC platform software engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation automotive solutions.
As a SoC Platform Software Engineer, you will be responsible for comprehending software product requirements, use cases, and applications, and understanding their relationship to specific hardware blocks or sub-systems. In your role as a senior engineer, you will lead the development, debugging, and customer interactions for various platform software drivers and modules. Your objective will be to deliver next-generation, best-in-class solutions to automotive customers worldwide.
Minimum Qualifications: