Director of Engineering – Automotive Platform SW
Core
Oversee the entire lifecycle of automotive software projects from concept to production, acting as the chief technical counterpart to OEM engineering leadership for ADAS programs.
Role type
Director-level Principal Project Engineer (Automotive Software Platform)
Builds
Automotive software solutions including SoC, platform software, tools, and system integration for OEMs.
Domain
Automotive industry, embedded systems, ADAS, SoC architecture.
Required skills
Automotive software engineering, project management, C/C++/Java/Python, SoC architecture, embedded SW stacks (QNX/Linux/Android), system integration, technical leadership, cross-functional team coordination, risk mitigation, customer-facing technical leadership.
Preferred skills
Automotive systems engineering, AD stack onboarding, ISO 26262/ASPICE/cybersecurity frameworks, matrix organization leadership, complex problem-solving.
Technologies
SoC, QNX, Linux, Android, C, C++, Java, Python, ADAS, BSP, Platform Software.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate automotive software engineering projects from conception to completion; Act as the main technical point of contact for SoC, platform software, tools, and system integration; Represent the customer's priorities and translate needs into Qualcomm platform requirements; Coordinate internal engineering teams (HW, SW, safety, security) to meet customer milestones; Mentor cross-functional teams and guide problem-solving; Manage external customer deliverables and escalations.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
