Automotive Multimedia ( Display/Graphics ) Application Engineer - Qualcomm - Sindelfingen Area

• 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.

Do you have experience in Virtualization?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 3-6 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., * 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), * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field (Master's preferred), * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience., Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work 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.

• 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

Qualcomm Technologies International GmbH, 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 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.