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Principal Engineering – Automotive Platform SW

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/2/2026

Compensation

$192,600 - $289,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

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 are met. The engineer will interface with OEM engineering executives and Qualcomm's leadership, focusing on technical leadership and customer alignment. The position requires a deep understanding of automotive systems and the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
  • 4+ years of work 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.
  • Act as the chief technical counterpart to the OEM’s engineering leadership for ADAS related programs.
  • Coordinate and synchronize Qualcomm internal engineering teams to meet customer milestones.
  • Drive resolution of critical technical issues and ensure timely escalation.
  • Represent the customer’s priorities and pain points in internal reviews and management meetings.
  • Guide and mentor cross-functional Qualcomm teams working on the customer.

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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