Sr. Director for Android Automotive & SDV

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA

Full Time

Director

248k-372k

24 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient System Architect to lead the design and integration of Android Open-Source Project (AOSP), Android Automotive OS (AAOS), and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms. This role will be pivotal in shaping next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and SDV architectures, collaborating closely with Google, OEMs, and internal SoC platform teams.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and lead the integration of AAOS and SDV stacks on Qualcomm-based platforms, ensuring alignment with Google's AOSP roadmap and OEM requirements
Define and evolve the unified SDV+IVI architecture, including HAL, middleware, and service orchestration layers
Drive system-level performance optimization, security hardening (e.g., Keymint, vulnerability handling), and strategize solutions across IVI and ADAS
Collaborate with Google and OEM partners on SDV source access, roadmap alignment, and feature enablement (e.g., diagnostics, signal handling, service lifecycle management)
Lead technical discussions on platform scalability, modularization, and containerization strategies for AAOS-SDV deployments
Provide architectural guidance on integration of SDV modules such as SOME/IP stacks, VSIDL, and vehicle signal interfaces
Contribute to the development of test strategies and validation frameworks of SDV components
Represent the company in joint working groups with Google and industry consortia (e.g., Eclipse SDV, SOAFEE)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 9+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
4+ years of work experience with Programming Languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice to Have

15+ years of experience in embedded systems, automotive software, or Android platform development
Deep expertise in AOSP internals, Android framework, HAL, and AAOS architecture
Proven experience with Connected Services/SDV architectures, vehicle abstraction layers, and automotive communication stacks (e.g., SOME/IP, RPC)
Strong understanding of Qualcomm SoC platforms, GKI kernel, and virtualization (hypervisors like QNX, KVM)
Proficiency in C/C++, Rust for embedded and application-level development
Understanding with security solutions in Linux, Android and the differences
Understanding of safety and cybersecurity solutions
Experience working directly with Google's AAOS/SDV teams or similar Tier-1/OEM engagements
Contributions to open-source automotive initiatives (e.g., AOSP, Eclipse SDV)
Knowledge of cloud-based automotive development workflows (e.g., with GCP, CI/CD for SDV)

Qualifications

Formal educational background as specified in requirements (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant fields)

Benefits & Perks

Pay range: $248,000.00 - $372,000.00
A competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package supporting success at work, at home, and at play

Working at Qualcomm

Qualcomm is committed to equal opportunity employment and providing an accessible, inclusive workplace. They emphasize security, confidentiality, and adherence to policies and procedures, fostering a diverse and respectful environment.

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