Sr. Staff MM Display Architect - Automotive Technologies

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Job Overview

Qualcomm is leveraging its core strengths in wireless and compute technologies to lead a significant technological revolution in the automotive space. Having pioneered connected car technologies for over a decade, Qualcomm is now at the forefront of evolving Automotive Infotainment, Telematics, ADAS/Autonomous Driving, and supporting technologies. We are investing in cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, Cellular V2X, Computer Vision, and AI/Deep Learning, and are collaborating closely with global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, standards bodies, consortiums, and operators to push the boundaries of innovation. The Qualcomm Automotive Infotainment Team is seeking a Display Architect who can make a significant impact in the automotive space and join our growing multisite engineering organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of display processing pipelines on Qualcomm's Autonomous/ADAS SoCs and platforms.

Architect and develop the next-generation display stack, ensuring robust system-level integration and performance.

Collaborate closely with product owners and domain/technology experts to define specifications, lead software design/implementation, and integrate/validate software in a larger system.

Own the complete display driver stack development from requirements to design, development, and bug fixing.

Actively engage with Automotive OEMs, Tier-1s, and ISVs to implement solutions based on Qualcomm Automotive platforms.

Design complex fault-tolerant safety systems and ensure compliance with industry-standard specifications (e.g., ISO26262, ASPICE).

Optimize display performance, power consumption, and system-level integration.

Minimum Qualifications

13-16 years of experience in the embedded domain, designing, developing, and supporting software solutions on multi-core ARM/CPUs.

Strong C/C++ programming skills.

Extensive experience with embedded platforms, including low-level firmware, kernel, and user-space components.

Expertise in designing and developing software for heterogeneous compute platforms consisting of ARMs, GPUs, DSPs, and specialized hardware accelerators in embedded SoC systems with J-TAG or ICE debuggers.

Proven experience in end-to-end display stack development for embedded products.

Solid understanding of operating systems, system-level architecture, and low-level software/hardware interface design.

Preferred Qualifications

Motivated self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with engineers, partners, and customers across different geographies.

Experience working with senior management in a corporate environment.

Expertise in display interface standards such as HDMI, DSI, LVDS, eDP, and FDPLINK3.

Working knowledge of the Android/Linux kernel with respect to DRM/KMS/FB drivers.

Thorough understanding of the Android Display/GFX architecture and display native services and framework, including multi-display.

Experience with SurfaceFlinger/Wayland compositors is a plus.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering from a reputed institute.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

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