🚀 Automotive Multimedia ( Display/Graphics ) Application Engineer (m/f/d) - Qualcomm -Berlin

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies International GmbH

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

About the Role

Join Qualcomm’s Automotive Application Engineering Group and be at the forefront of next‑generation In‑Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and digital cockpit technologies. As a Senior Video Domain Lead Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in enabling cutting‑edge multimedia experiences in vehicles by collaborating with global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers—from concept to commercialization.

You’ll lead the design, development, and debugging of embedded multimedia systems, with a focus on display, graphics, and video technologies across platforms like Linux, Android, QNX, and Green Hills Integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and optimization of video and display subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs for automotive IVI platforms.
• Collaborate with customers to customize and debug multimedia features including display bring‑up, video decoding, and graphics rendering.
• Analyze and resolve complex system‑level issues such as low FPS, black screen, or image corruption.
• Work across software stacks including drivers, middleware, and applications in POSIX‑based environments.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of display, camera, and GPU components.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in embedded software development and debugging.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux, Android, or RTOS (QNX, GHS).
• Solid understanding of multimedia domains: Audio, Display, Graphics, Camera.
• Excellent debugging and issue triage skills.
• Experience in customer‑facing roles and collaborative environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in video and display technologies.
• Display interfaces (DP, HDMI, DSI), HDCP, DRM, GPU buffer management.
• OpenGL ES, Vulkan, OpenCL, GStreamer, libdrm/KMS.
• Android SurfaceFlinger, MediaCodec, QNX Screen.
• Display bring‑up, RVC, HMI, and graphics application optimization.
• Familiarity with camera/display sensor specs (timing, pixel clock, framerates).
• Experience with video/audio codecs (HEVC, H.264, MP3, AAC).
• Exposure to hypervisors, virtualization, and Linux containers.
• Understanding of multimedia data flows and performance profiling.
• Knowledge of Qt/QML, SHM, texture compression, and physical audio interfaces (I2S, TDM).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting‑edge automotive technologies with global impact.
• Collaborate with top‑tier automotive OEMs and Tier 1s.
• Be part of a team that drives innovation from concept to commercialization.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Ready to drive the future of automotive multimedia?

Apply now and become a key player in shaping the digital cockpit experience of tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail or call Qualcomm’s toll‑free number.

Confidentiality and Policy Compliance

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of company confidential information and other proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Staffing and Recruiting Agencies Notice

This Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or individuals represented by an agency.

#J-18808-Ljbffr