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

Lead the integration and optimization of video and display subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs for automotive IVI platforms.

Collaborate with customers to customize and debug multimedia features including display bring-up, video decoding, and graphics rendering.

Analyze and resolve complex system-level issues such as low FPS, black screen, or image corruption.

Work across software stacks including drivers, middleware, and applications in POSIX-based environments.

Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of display, camera, and GPU components.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

6+ years of experience in embedded software development and debugging.

Strong C/C++ programming skills.

Hands-on experience with Linux, Android, or RTOS (QNX, GHS).

Solid understanding of multimedia domains: Audio, Display, Graphics, Camera.

Excellent debugging and issue triage skills.

Experience in customer-facing roles and collaborative environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Deep expertise in video and display technologies

Display interfaces (DP, HDMI, DSI), HDCP, DRM, GPU buffer management  

OpenGL ES, Vulkan, OpenCL, GStreamer, libdrm/KMS  

Android SurfaceFlinger, MediaCodec, QNX Screen  

Display bring-up, RVC, HMI, and graphics application optimization  

Familiarity with camera/display sensor specs (timing, pixel clock, framerates)

Experience with video/audio codecs (HEVC, H.264, MP3, AAC)

Exposure to hypervisors, virtualization, and Linux containers

Understanding of multimedia data flows and performance profiling

Knowledge of Qt/QML, SHM, texture compression, and physical audio interfaces (I2S, TDM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Why Join Us?

Work on cutting-edge automotive technologies with global impact  

Collaborate with top-tier automotive OEMs and Tier 1s  

Be part of a team that drives innovation from concept to commercialization  

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.

*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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