SAIL Platform - Lead
Qualcomm · Posted Nov 5
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's engineering group is building the foundational software platform (SAIL Platform) for next-generation automotive systems, spanning automotive SoC architecture, embedded software, functional safety, and system integration. The work covers BSP, Bare Metal/RTOS, AUTOSAR, device drivers, and safety software on ARM-based automotive SoCs. This lead role sets technical direction and architecture, drives platform development, SoC bring-up and system-level debugging, and mentors engineers across teams.
What you will do
- Own the technical direction and architecture of the SAIL Platform.
- Lead development, integration, and bring-up across BSP, Bare Metal/RTOS, AUTOSAR, device drivers, and safety software.
- Drive system-level architecture and debugging across ARM-based automotive SoCs, including boot, interrupts, memory, clocks, power management, IPC, and peripheral subsystems.
- Develop robust solutions aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements.
- Drive scalable and reusable platform solutions across multiple automotive SoCs and programs.
- Partner with hardware, systems, safety, validation, and software teams to solve complex cross-functional technical challenges.
- Lead architecture and design reviews while mentoring engineers and strengthening engineering practices across the organization.
Skills used in this role
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.
- Significant experience in embedded and automotive software development, with demonstrated technical leadership.
- Deep hands-on expertise in BSP, device drivers, Bare Metal and/or RTOS-based systems.
- Strong understanding of AUTOSAR architecture and automotive embedded software.
- Strong knowledge of ARM and SoC architecture, including areas such as GIC, MPU/SMMU, TrustZone, clocks, memory, PMIC, IPC, and power management.
- Experience with key interfaces and peripherals such as Ethernet, PCIe, USB, UFS/storage, CAN, SPI, and I2C.
- Experience with ISO 26262, functional safety architecture, and safety-oriented software development.
- Proven ability to lead complex system-level debugging, SoC bring-up, and architecture decisions.
- Strong technical communication, collaboration, mentoring, and influencing skills.
Preferred qualifications
- 16+ years of relevant embedded or automotive software experience.
- Experience providing technical leadership for a complex platform or subsystem spanning multiple engineering teams.
- Automotive SoC bring-up and production software delivery experience.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex system problems into clear architectural decisions and executable solutions.
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and developing technical leaders.
- Ability to influence technical direction across teams and organizational boundaries.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
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
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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