Company:
Qualcomm Technologies International GmbH
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering
General Summary:
About the Role
Join Qualcomm’s Automotive Application Engineering Group and be at the forefront of next-generation In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and digital cockpit technologies. As a Senior Video Domain Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enabling cutting-edge multimedia experiences in vehicles by collaborating with global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers—from concept to commercialization.
You’ll lead the design, development, and debugging of embedded multimedia systems, with a focus on display, graphics, and video technologies across platforms like Linux, Android, QNX, and Green Hills Integrity.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the integration and optimization of video and display subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs for automotive IVI platforms.
2. Collaborate with customers to customize and debug multimedia features including display bring-up, video decoding, and graphics rendering.
3. Analyze and resolve complex system-level issues such as low FPS, black screen, or image corruption.
4. Work across software stacks including drivers, middleware, and applications in POSIX-based environments.
5. Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of display, camera, and GPU components.
6. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
7. 6+ years of experience in embedded software development and debugging.
8. Strong C/C++ programming skills.
9. Hands-on experience with Linux, Android, or RTOS (QNX, GHS).
10. Solid understanding of multimedia domains: Audio, Display, Graphics, Camera.
11. Excellent debugging and issue triage skills.
12. Experience in customer-facing roles and collaborative environments.
Preferred Qualifications
13. Deep expertise in video and display technologies
14. Display interfaces (DP, HDMI, DSI), HDCP, DRM, GPU buffer management
15. OpenGL ES, Vulkan, OpenCL, GStreamer, libdrm/KMS
16. Android SurfaceFlinger, MediaCodec, QNX Screen
17. Display bring-up, RVC, HMI, and graphics application optimization
18. Familiarity with camera/display sensor specs (timing, pixel clock, framerates)
19. Experience with video/audio codecs (HEVC, H.264, MP3, AAC)
20. Exposure to hypervisors, virtualization, and Linux containers
21. Understanding of multimedia data flows and performance profiling
22. Knowledge of Qt/QML, SHM, texture compression, and physical audio interfaces (I2S, TDM)
Education
23. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field (Master’s preferred)
Why Join Us?
24. Work on cutting-edge automotive technologies with global impact
25. Collaborate with top-tier automotive OEMs and Tier 1s
26. Be part of a team that drives innovation from concept to commercialization
27. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
Ready to drive the future of automotive multimedia?
Apply now and become a key player in shaping the digital cockpit experience of tomorrow.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 3+ years of experience with debugging techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Sr. Director and above).
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leverages advanced Software Application knowledge to provide critical technical expertise of software systems through technical presentations in support of business development, customer training, product demonstrations, commercialization, customization, and maintenance of Qualcomm products.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and customer personnel to identify complex customer problems, debug complex issues in customer design software systems, and recommend innovative solutions.
• Drives critical system architecture and feature-specific customizations tailored for customer requirements from proof of concept to final product commercial launches.
• Assesses potential application of company products, prepares detailed product specifications, disseminates highly technical information on specific software areas, and/or troubleshoots highly complex issues regarding software tools and products.
• Writes highly complex product technical documentation, application notes, and FAQs; reviews technical documentation for junior engineers.
Level of Responsibility:
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
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