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Automotive -Embedded Software Applications Engineer (m/f/d) – Multimedia - Ingolstadt

Qualcomm · Software Applications Engineering

Germany

Mid-level

Embedded & hardwareC++JavaLinuxPythonREST Assured

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Posted
1mo ago

Posted on 10 August 2026

Workplace
On-site

Work model: On-site

Salary
Not disclosed

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Company:

Qualcomm Technologies GmbH

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

Job Overview:

This position is for Qualcomm Automotive Application Engineering Group, which closely collaborates with its automotive partners and customers from concept to commercialization. The team involves with all aspects of Embedded software such as SW & HW designs, Feature Prototyping, Feature Integration, SW customization, Performance Optimization & Improvement and other debugging efforts which is key for a successful launch of the product.

This Position is for a strong Software Engineer with good knowledge and hands-on experience in Design/Development/Debugging aspects of multimedia on one or more of operating systems like Linux, Android, Greenhills Integrity and QNX embedded systems. The Main responsibility is to provide direct support to Qualcomm customers and partners with the design, development and debug of Qualcomm reference designs SW related issues and helping to customize/optimize software to meet the product requirements using the features in Qualcomm SOC. The Candidate must quickly ramp-up onto an existing project, understand Automotive platform Hardware and Software driver architecture, read/write technical specifications/requirements, demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and work closely with external customers to customize and launch their new products.

The successful candidate will get a chance to work on cutting edge infotainment/digital cockpit technologies from leading Auto manufacturers and Tier1s and see the projects through to commercialization.

Minimum Qualifications

6+ years of Experience with Embedded software development/ debugging, or related work experience

1+ years of experience in a customer-facing role.

Experience with Embedded software development, integration, debugging.

Experience with embedded Multimedia development in one or more of Audio, Display, Graphics,

Experience with C/C++ programming.

Experience High level operating systems (QNX or Android) Or any Real-time Operating systems.

Excellent issue triage and Debugging skills

Good Communication and Excellent Team working skills.

Quick Adaptability to work in new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Automotive Infotainment projects

Experience with one or more software platforms: QNX, Linux android, Linux Containers

Experience with Display and graphics drivers,controllers

Familiar with debugging gpu hangs, display panel bringup activities

Exposure to Hypervisors and Virtualization

OpenGL ES, Vulcan, OpenCL

Familiarity with bridge-chips (serialiser/de-serialisers), composition, colour formats

GPU buffer management, GPU shader architecture

Display panel specifications (timing, pixel clock, framerates)

Experience with MPI, CSI and DSI interfaces

Experience with System performance profiling and optimization

Familiarity with : Qt/QML, SHM, Window Managers, Texture Compression

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Electronics or related field., (Master’s Preferred)

Keywords

Display and / Camera, bridge-chips (serialiser/de-serialisers) sensor specifications (timing, pixel clock, framerates) CSI and DSI interfaces

GPU, OpenGL ES, Vulcan, OpenCL

Video Codecs (HEVC, H265/H264) ,Qt/QML, SHM, Texture Compression, Physical Audio interfaces (I2S, TDM), Sample Rate Conversion/ASRC, DSP software,

Audio Codecs (MP3/AAC), Audio Frameworks and Drivers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

• 2+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm engineers heavily out of Cork, with Munich, Cambridge and Turin behind it. Chip and modem engineering — Cork is its main European R&D site, not a satellite office, though expect the roles to skew hardware/firmware over pure software.

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