Principal Software Engineer, AI Software Automotive Lead
QualcommPrincipal Software Engineer, AI Software Automotive Lead
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/9/2026
Compensation
$200,800 - $301,200 per year
Job description
As a Principal Engineer at Qualcomm, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI software technologies for automotive platforms. This role involves interfacing with the Automotive Business Unit and working closely with automotive customers and internal teams. You will drive architectural decisions and ensure successful deployment of AI technologies in production automotive programs. Your expertise will influence Qualcomm's AI software stack and mentor senior engineers in the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
- 15+ years of industry experience in software engineering, embedded systems, AI/ML software, or automotive software development.
- Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ software development.
- Strong understanding of embedded and systems software development environments.
- Experience with automotive software platforms, including QNX, Android Automotive, Linux, or AUTOSAR-based environments.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary AI Software technical lead interfacing with the Automotive Business Unit and automotive customers.
- Represent Qualcomm in customer discussions, technical deep dives, and architecture reviews related to AI software technologies.
- Lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of AI software features for Qualcomm Automotive platforms.
- Translate customer requirements into technical requirements and engineering execution plans.
- Mentor engineers across the organization and provide technical guidance for complex architecture and deployment challenges.
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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