Director of Engineering – Automotive Platform SW
QualcommDirector of Engineering – Automotive Platform SW
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/2/2026
Compensation
$207,600 - $311,400 per year
Job description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Principal/Director level Project Engineer for their Automotive Software Platform team. This role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of automotive software projects, from concept to production, while ensuring quality standards and timely completion. The engineer will interface with OEM engineering executives and Qualcomm's senior leadership, representing customer needs and driving alignment across teams. The position requires strong technical leadership and the ability to manage complex projects in the automotive domain.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
- 4+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
- Extensive experience in software engineering, including project management and leadership roles.
- Strong background in automotive systems engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage automotive software engineering projects from conception to completion.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the customer’s engineering executives.
- Coordinate and synchronize Qualcomm internal engineering teams to meet customer milestones.
- Drive resolution of critical technical issues and ensure clear communication.
- Represent the customer’s priorities and constraints in internal reviews and discussions.
- Act as a technical role model and mentor cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
198
FY2026
Approval rate
98.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
59,278
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.0%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-22%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
+30%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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