Principal Engineer
Description For Principal Engineer
Qualcomm is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their automotive software development team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering expertise in embedded systems and automotive software development.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system software development, including kernels, device drivers, and BSP, with a strong understanding of operating systems like Linux and QNX. You'll be responsible for designing and developing embedded software solutions while ensuring compliance with automotive standards and safety requirements.
Key responsibilities include leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. You'll work closely with automotive T1/OEMs on platform commercialization and contribute to strategic roadmap planning.
Qualcomm offers a comprehensive benefits package including world-class health coverage, financial planning programs, and continuous learning opportunities. The company fosters an innovative culture where employees can work alongside leading technology experts while maintaining work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive technology while contributing to Qualcomm's mission of driving digital transformation and enabling next-generation experiences. Join us to be part of a team that's shaping the future of automotive software development.
Responsibilities For Principal Engineer
- Design, develop, code, test software modules
- Gather customer requirements and create software architecture documents
- Lead design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts
- Perform complex code reviews and regression tests
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers
- Write detailed technical documentation
- Work with management team on roadmap and strategy planning
- Work with Automotive T1/OEMs and commercialization of Automotive HW/SW platforms
Requirements For Principal Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience
- 4+ years of work experience with Programming Languages such as C, C++, Java, Python
- Working knowledge of operating systems and hypervisors like Linux, QNX and other RTOSs
- System SW development experience including kernels, device drivers and BSP
- Understanding of OS internals, storage, peripherals, and interfaces
- Understanding of secure and safe automotive SW architecture design
- System level boot, power, performance, and latency optimizations
- Exposure to automotive SW development processes and standards
Benefits For Principal Engineer
- World-class health coverage
- Financial planning programs
- Emotional/mental health support
- Wellbeing programs
- Continuous learning and development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentorship opportunities
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