Director of Engineering
Description For Director of Engineering
Qualcomm, a leader in connected car technologies, is seeking a Director of Engineering to drive innovation in automotive software development. This role combines technical leadership with strategic decision-making in the evolving landscape of automotive technology. The position focuses on advancing Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies, working with cutting-edge 4G/5G, ADAS, and Deep Learning systems.
The ideal candidate will lead software architecture and development initiatives, working directly with tier-1 suppliers and OEMs to create next-generation automotive solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise in embedded systems, operating systems, and automotive software standards, combined with strong leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams.
As Director, you'll be responsible for making critical decisions that significantly impact program and product success, while ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards. The position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, connected car solutions, and automotive infotainment systems, making travel safer, more efficient, and enjoyable.
This role is perfect for an experienced technical leader who combines deep software engineering expertise with strategic thinking and excellent communication skills. You'll have the chance to influence key organizational decisions and shape the future of automotive technology at a global semiconductor leader.
Responsibilities For Director of Engineering
- Work with T1/OEMs and understand customer requirements and create software architecture documents
- Own and lead design, coding, testing, debugging, and integration efforts
- Collaborate with individuals outside the software function (Hardware, Systems etc.)
- Lead multi-functional efforts
- Make key decisions that will have substantial impact over the organization
- Plan, problem-solve, and prioritize complex tasks
Requirements For Director of Engineering
- 15+ years of relevant experience in software design, including debugging, performance analysis
- 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 (scheduler, cache/memory handling, interrupts, MMU/SMMU, IPCs, virtualization/hypervisor)
- Experience with storages, peripherals, and interfaces (UFS/EMMC, PCIe, SPI/UART/I2C, USB, Ethernet)
- Understanding of secure and safe automotive SW architecture design and development
- System level boot, power, performance, and latency optimizations
- Knowledge of automotive SW development processes and standards (ASPCE, ISO26262 and ISO21434)
- Excellent communication skills
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