Android kernel -: Senior Staff Engineer / Mgr

General Summary:

Qualcomm is at the forefront of the automotive technology revolution, leveraging its expertise in wireless and compute technologies to drive innovation in Automotive Infotainment, Telematics, ADAS/Autonomous Driving, and related domains. The Automotive Compute Platform team seeks a seasoned Senior Technical Lead to guide multi-site engineering teams in delivering cutting-edge automotive software and hardware solutions. This leadership role will focus on optimizing embedded compute platforms, driving compliance with ASPICE and ASIL standards, and collaborating closely with global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, and standards bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor multiple teams of architects, technical leads, and engineers specializing in compute hardware and software optimization for automotive platforms.
• Define and execute strategic roadmaps aligned with Qualcomm's vision for best-in-class automotive service capabilities.
• Drive robust processes for requirement specification, prioritization, solution development, and system validation methodologies within a global engineering context.
• Manage stakeholder alignment across product roadmaps, delivery schedules, and feature capabilities.
• Oversee release management processes ensuring quality and compliance.
• Engage hands-on with embedded software development, including low-level drivers, firmware, kernel and user-space components on multi-core ARM/CPU, GPU, DSP, and specialized accelerators.
• Lead design and development efforts for heterogeneous embedded SoC platforms, utilizing JTAG/ICE debugging tools.
• Spearhead compliance efforts for automotive functional safety standards including ISO26262.
• Facilitate cross-geography collaboration with partners, customers, and senior management.
• Drive business process improvements and digitization initiatives in automotive software engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 13+ years of experience in embedded software design, development, and support for multi-core ARM/CPU platforms.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Hands-on experience with embedded platforms including low-level driver and firmware development, real-time OS (RTOS), and kernel architecture.
• Experience leading medium to large technical teams.
• Proficient in driver development for RTOS environments and Autosar software stacks.
• In-depth understanding of SoC hardware blocks (clocks, PLLs, GPIO, interrupt controllers, peripherals such as SPI/I2C/PCIe/CAN/Ethernet/USB/UFS, and power management).
• Experience with Linux kernel architecture, device drivers, and memory management.
• Proficient in debugging and development using JTAG or In-Circuit Emulators (ICE).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience working with senior management and distributed global teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in ISO26262/functional safety compliance.
• Exposure to multiprocessor architectures, virtualization technologies, caching, and interrupt handling.
• Experience driving process transformations and digital service enablement.
• Self-motivated, hands-on leader who actively engages in technical details to steer team success.

Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java and Python.
• Ability to work across geographies and cultures effectively.