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Flex Solution Senior Staff Engineer - Customer Program

Qualcomm · Posted Sep 28

Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions

Bangalore, IndiaFull-timeOnsiteLead/Staff15+ years₹65.0L–₹1.1Cr yearly100+ applicants
SemiconductorsWireless TechnologyTelecommunicationsArtificial IntelligenceMobile ComputingPublic Company
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About the role

Qualcomm's Flex Platform team works on Digital Cockpit and ADAS solutions adopted by automotive OEMs, covering SoC, platform software, integration and system performance. The Flex Platform Solution Engineer serves as the primary technical owner and engineering focal point for assigned OEM customer programs, driving program-specific custom development on the Flex Platform. This role leads cross-functional teams across platform, ADAS software, validation and build organizations, models and evaluates Flex Platform system performance for digital cockpit and ADAS workloads, and interfaces directly with OEM engineering leadership and Qualcomm senior technical stakeholders.

What you will do

  • Work hands-on with OEM engineering teams to understand vehicle E/E architecture, backend systems, functional requirements, performance targets, and real-world constraints.
  • Develop deep, practical expertise in Qualcomm Digital Cockpit and ADAS platforms at the SoC, system, and software stack levels.
  • Act as a senior hands-on technical leader, directly involved in system design decisions, integration trade-offs, issue triage, and root-cause analysis across Digital Cockpit and ADAS domains.
  • Perform Flex-based Digital Cockpit system integration using QNX RTOS, AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive stacks and Android including configuration, integration, and validation.
  • Lead BSP and driver bring-up on customer hardware, debug low-level boot and runtime issues, and configure vehicle communication and diagnostics protocols such as SOME/IP, DoIP, and UDS.
  • Integrate ADAS software stacks (Perception and Drive Policy), analyse end-to-end data flows and latency, and actively profile, assess, and tune system performance to meet Flex platform characterization and workload targets.
  • Co-Work with customer/Tier 1 team for Flex solution system budgets, conduct system performance analysis against worst case customer and suggest solutions interfacing with internal technical teams
  • Drive Continuous integration of software components for digital cockpit/ADAS subsystems and triage regressions
  • Tier 1/OEM support for integration of Flex Platform BSP and ADAS stack on the customers’ hardware
  • Perform system characterization by executing envelope and stress use-case tests that simulate worst-case workload conditions, validating that the Flex Platform solution provides sufficient performance headroom to support OEM-specific extensions and future scalability.
  • Provide overarching technical leadership for identified the OEM, across all phases (concept, development, validation, SOP, and maintenance).
  • Coordinate and synchronize Qualcomm internal engineering teams (HW, SW, systems, safety, security, tools, test) to meet customer milestones.
  • Drive resolution of critical technical issues, ensuring timely escalation and clear communication to both customer and Qualcomm management.
  • Support design reviews, technical workshops, joint debugging sessions, and on-site integration activities as needed.
  • Act as a technical role model: hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to deep-dive into complex system issues when required.
  • Guide and mentor cross-functional Qualcomm teams working on the customer, helping them prioritize and solve problems effectively.
  • Contribute to internal best practices for customer engagement and ADAS solution definition.
  • Act as the chief technical counterpart to the OEM’s engineering leadership for all ADAS and related programs.
  • Serve as the main technical point of contact covering SoC, platform software, algorithms, tools, and system integration topics.
  • Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with the customer’s engineering executives, architects, and program leads.
  • Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the customer’s:
  • E/E and compute architecture (in-vehicle and backend/cloud)
  • ADAS/AD roadmap and feature roadmap
  • Safety, security, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements
  • Anticipate customer needs and translate them into Qualcomm platform requirements, features, and solutions.

Skills used in this role

CC++JavaPythonQNXLinuxAndroidAUTOSAR ClassicAUTOSAR AdaptiveSOME/IPDoIPUDSCANBSPHypervisorVirtual MachineSoCGPUDSPISO 26262ASPICESensor FusionPerceptionCommunicationProblem Solving

What the employer is looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
  • 15+ years of experience in senior engineering roles in the Digital Cockpit/ADAS / AD domain at an OEM, Tier-1, semiconductor, or relevant technology supplier.
  • Experience working directly with major global OEMs on large-scale mixed critical Digital Cockpit/ADAS programs.
  • Strong background in Tier 1 automotive systems engineering with focus on:
  • BSP Integration, Performance analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) management (multi virtual machine)
  • Compute platform architecture (SoC, GPU/DSP, accelerators) – Hypervisor /Virtual Machine
  • Embedded SW stacks (OS such as QNX/Linux/Android, middleware, frameworks, toolchains, AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive))
  • ADAS sensor integration: Cameras/RADARs/Ultra Sound Sensors/
  • Vehicle Interface Processor and CAN integration
  • Good understanding of Safety and Security requirements and implementation specifics for intelligent cockpit systems.
  • Desirable: ADAS/AD functions and perception / sensor fusion / planning & control
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority in a complex matrix organization.
  • Solid understanding of automotive safety and quality frameworks (e.g., ISO 26262, ASPICE, cybersecurity standards) and their impact on architecture and execution.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (German strongly preferred), capable of engaging both engineering and executive audiences.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, data-driven and structured, with ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
  • Willingness to travel regularly to customers and Qualcomm sites (domestic and international).
  • Technically curious and hands-on; able to deep dive into logs, traces, and system behavior when needed.
  • Outspoken and confident, yet collaborative and respectful; able to challenge and be challenged by both customer and internal teams.
  • Strong ownership mindset, acting as “CEO of the account” from a technical perspective.
  • Able to balance strategic, long-term roadmap thinking with tactical, day-to-day execution.

Preferred qualifications

  • Deep familiarity with one or more of the following domains:
  • BSP Integration, Hardware Bringup, Performance Analysis
  • HW/SW co-design and performance optimization on SoC-based ADAS ECUs
  • System Performance Analysis
  • System level triaging of issues during integration and stabilization
  • Prior experience at Qualcomm, a major semiconductor vendor, or a Tier-1 integrating high-performance automotive SoCs.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.

Benefits and support

  • Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting

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Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.

Industry
Semiconductors
Company size
50000+ employees
Founded
1985
Location
San Diego, California, USA
Funding stage
Public Company

Funding

Public Company · $53M raised

Western Technology Investment
  • 2018-11-01Grant

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Cristiano R. Amon

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Akash Palkhiwala

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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James H. Thompson

Chief Technology Officer

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Don McGuire

Chief Marketing Officer

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Ann Chaplin

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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